For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 476 students in Anita, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anita, IA are Iowa Connections Academy Middle School and Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anita, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anita have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anita, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Anita, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Anita, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anita, IA include Iowa Connections Academy Middle School and Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anita?
2 public elementary schools are located in Anita.
What is the racial composition of students in Anita?
Anita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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