For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,865 students in Appanoose County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Appanoose County, IA are Moravia Elementary School, Moravia High School and Howar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appanoose County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Appanoose County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Appanoose County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moravia Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 N Trussell Ave
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Moravia High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Trussell Avenue
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Howar Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Centerville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chs Drive
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S 11th St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Rank: #77.
Moulton-udell High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
603 N 10th St.
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Grades: PK
| 58 students
Appanoose County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centerville Early Childhood Special Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
838 South 18th
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Grades: PK
| 7 students
320 Drake Ave
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Chs Appanoose Co. Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 East Green St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
105 Alpine St
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(641) 856-0739
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(641) 856-0739
Grades: K-3
| 41 students
505 E. Walsh Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Grades: K-2
| 60 students
603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Grades: K-2
| 78 students
500 Clarkdale Rd
Mystic, IA 52574
(641) 856-0729
Mystic, IA 52574
(641) 856-0729
Grades: K-3
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Appanoose County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Appanoose County, IA include Moravia Elementary School, Moravia High School and Howar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Appanoose County?
8 public schools are located in Appanoose County.
What is the racial composition of students in Appanoose County?
Appanoose County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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