For the 2025 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)
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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