For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in Afton, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Afton, IA are East Union Elementary School and East Union Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Afton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Afton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Afton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
East Union Middle-high School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Afton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Afton, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Afton, IA include East Union Elementary School and East Union Middle-high School.
How many public schools are located in Afton?
2 public schools are located in Afton.
What is the racial composition of students in Afton?
Afton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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