For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,807 students in Ankeny, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Ankeny, IA are Northview Middle School, Prairie Ridge Middle School and Southview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ankeny, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 69% statewide average). Middle schools in Ankeny have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ankeny, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1302 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Grades: 8-9
| 1,004 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Ridge Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Grades: 6-7
| 1,028 students
Rank: #33.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Grades: 8-9
| 910 students
Rank: #44.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Grades: 6-7
| 865 students
Ankeny, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Nw School St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ankeny, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ankeny, IA include Northview Middle School, Prairie Ridge Middle School and Southview Middle School. Ankeny has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Ankeny, IA?
4 public middle schools are located in Ankeny, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ankeny, IA?
Ankeny, IA public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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