For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 931 students in Farley, IA (there are , serving 146 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Farley, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Farley, IA are Drexler Middle School and Farley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farley, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Farley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Farley, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drexler Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9457
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9457
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9458
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9458
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Farley, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Farley, IA include Drexler Middle School and Farley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Farley?
2 public schools are located in Farley.
What percentage of students in Farley go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Farley are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farley?
Farley public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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