For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 472 students in Prairie City, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Prairie City, IA are Prairie City Elementary School and Pcm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Prairie City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prairie City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Gr: 3-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pcm Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prairie City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Prairie City, IA include Prairie City Elementary School and Pcm Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Prairie City?
2 public schools are located in Prairie City.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie City?
Prairie City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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