For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 308 students in Nashua, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Nashua, IA is Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Nashua, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nashua, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Nashua, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 4-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nashua, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nashua, IA include Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nashua?
1 public high schools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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