For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,238 students in Perry, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry, IA are Perry Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perry, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Grades: PK-5
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Perry, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Perry, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry, IA include Perry Elementary School and Perry Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry?
2 public elementary schools are located in Perry.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Perry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Perry include: Perry Middle School vs. Perry Elementary School, Perry Elementary School vs. Perry Middle School
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