For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 464 students in Parkersburg, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Parkersburg, IA are Aplington-parkersburg High School and Parkersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkersburg, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Parkersburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Parkersburg, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aplington-parkersburg High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Johnson St
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Parkersburg Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Gr: PK-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parkersburg, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Parkersburg, IA include Aplington-parkersburg High School and Parkersburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parkersburg?
2 public schools are located in Parkersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg 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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