For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,827 students in Perry, IA (there are , serving 110 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Perry, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry, IA are Perry Elementary School, Perry High School and Perry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Perry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Perry, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Perry High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Perry, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Perry, IA include Perry Elementary School, Perry High School and Perry Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Perry?
3 public schools are located in Perry.
What percentage of students in Perry go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Perry are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Perry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Perry include: Perry Middle School vs. Perry Elementary School, Perry Elementary School vs. Perry Middle School, Perry Middle School vs. Perry High School
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