For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 565 students in Arlington, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, IA are Starmont Middle School, Starmont Elementary School and Starmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arlington, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starmont Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Starmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Starmont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, IA include Starmont Middle School, Starmont Elementary School and Starmont High School.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
3 public schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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