Best Public Schools in Maynard, IA

The city of Maynard, Iowa is home to two schools: West Central PK - 8 School, which serves grades pre-kindergarten through 8, and West Central Charter High School, a charter high school. These schools are part of the West Central Community School District.

Based on the data, West Central Charter High School stands out as a high-performing school within the district, with a higher statewide ranking and rating compared to the elementary school, and generally above-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, West Central PK - 8 School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is an area of concern.

The data also reveals significant differences between the two schools, such as West Central Charter High School spending significantly more per student ($18,474) compared to the elementary school ($12,835), and having a much lower student-teacher ratio of 5.3 compared to 16.2 at the elementary school. These factors may contribute to the charter high school's stronger academic performance.