For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 431 students in Ackley, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Ackley, IA are Agwsr High School and Agwsr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ackley, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ackley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ackley, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agwsr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
918 4th Avenue
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Agwsr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
918 4th Ave
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
413 State St
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2699
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2699
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ackley, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Ackley, IA include Agwsr High School and Agwsr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ackley?
3 public schools are located in Ackley.
What is the racial composition of students in Ackley?
Ackley public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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