Top 10 Best Butler County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,274 students in Butler County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, IA are Dike-new Hartford Junior High School, New Hartford Elementary School and Aplington-parkersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Butler County 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Butler County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
New Hartford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Aplington-parkersburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 N Johnson St
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Parkersburg Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Grades: PK-2
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
318 N Mather
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: #77.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #88.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 N. Mather St.
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #99.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Grades: PK-4
| 169 students
Rank: #1010.
North Butler Jr/sr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N 5th St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1111.
Aplington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Grades: 3-5
| 195 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Butler County, IA

Butler County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
512 2nd St
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Grades: 3-4
| 171 students
210 W South St, 210 W South St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
513 Birch, 513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Grades: 5-8
| 178 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, IA include Dike-new Hartford Junior High School, New Hartford Elementary School and Aplington-parkersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County, IA?
11 public schools are located in Butler County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County, IA?
Butler County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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