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Best Public Schools in Mount Ayr, IA

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At a glance

Schools

584

Students

Top rankedMount Ayr High School59^th of 340 Iowa high schools

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Biggest riser

Mount Ayr Elementary up 113 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Mount Ayr, Iowa is home to two strong-performing schools within the Mount Ayr Community School District: Mount Ayr Elementary and Mount Ayr High School. Both schools have consistently high test scores, low chronic absenteeism rates, and impressive graduation rates, despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Mount Ayr Elementary is ranked 140 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 3rd-6th grade students perform significantly above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Meanwhile, Mount Ayr High School is ranked 59 out of 340 Iowa high schools and also holds a 4-star rating. Its 10th-11th grade students excel in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and the school boasts an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate.

Both schools demonstrate efficient resource allocation, with above-average spending per student and low student-teacher ratios. This, combined with their commitment to continuous improvement, has enabled them to overcome socioeconomic challenges and deliver exceptional educational outcomes for their students. The Mount Ayr Community School District's dedication to excellence is evident in the consistent high performance of its two schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)									ISASP Mathematics (2025)									ISASP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Ayr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	607 E Jefferson	Mount Ayr	50854	Ringgold County	Mount Ayr Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 464-0537	280	23	12.2	41.4%	257 (91.8%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	72.7	140^th of 576 public elementary schools	75.7%		60.2	253^rd of 557 public elementary schools	54.6%	113	78.7	86.1	73.7							87.2	83.3	76.3							73.7			$17,706	$1,168	$16,538
Mount Ayr High School	Public	6-12	1001 E Columbus St	Mount Ayr	50854	Ringgold County	Mount Ayr Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 464-0510	304	21	14.3	44.7%	278 (91.4%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	74.7	59^th of 340 public high schools	82.6%		69.7	94^th of 338 public high schools	72.2%	35				82.2	80.0	86.7	94.0	81.3	78.6				86.7	88.6	83.3	84.0	81.3	76.2		70.0	68.8	$18,104	$424	$17,680
Evolve	Public	6-12	1001 E Columbus St	Mount Ayr	50854	Ringgold County	Mount Ayr Community School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(641) 464-0500	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Mount Ayr

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Diagonal	8.49 mi	2	408^th
Lamoni	16.96 mi	3	332^nd
Lenox	20.13 mi	2	151^st
Afton	21.65 mi	2	202^nd
Bedford	25.68 mi	3	18^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.