For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 88 students in Ruthven, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Ruthven, IA is Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruthven, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ruthven have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ruthven, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5211
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5211
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ruthven, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ruthven, IA include Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ruthven?
1 public elementary schools are located in Ruthven.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruthven?
Ruthven public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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