For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 375 students in Akron, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Akron, IA are Akron Westfield Elementary School and Akron Westfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Akron, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Akron have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Akron, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akron Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Akron Westfield Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Akron, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Akron, IA include Akron Westfield Elementary School and Akron Westfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Akron?
2 public elementary schools are located in Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in Akron?
Akron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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