For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,484 students in Page County, IA (there are , serving 113 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Page County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Page County, IA are South Page Elementary School, Essex Junior-senior High School and Shenandoah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Page County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Page County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Page County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Page Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Essex Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Shenandoah High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mustang Dr
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Essex Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #66.
Clarinda High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
South Page Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3211
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #99.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 West Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK
| 87 students
Page County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Page County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Page County, IA include South Page Elementary School, Essex Junior-senior High School and Shenandoah High School.
How many public schools are located in Page County?
11 public schools are located in Page County.
What percentage of students in Page County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Page County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Page County?
Page County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Page County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Page County include: Shenandoah High School vs. Clarinda High School, South Page Senior High School vs. Clarinda High School, Clarinda High School vs. Shenandoah High School
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