For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 320 students in Alton, IA (there are , serving 112 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Alton, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Alton, IA is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alton, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Alton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alton, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Alton, IA include Moc-floyd Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alton?
1 public schools are located in Alton.
What percentage of students in Alton go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Alton are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alton?
Alton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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