For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,527 students in Mason City, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 690 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Mason City, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Mason City, IA are Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Mason City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Mason City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mason City, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1421 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 15th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Mason City High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4431
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
Rank: #44.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1239 N Rhode Island Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Grades: 5-6
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 S Illinois Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1123 8th St. Nw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 N. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
1515 S Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 450-5001
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 450-5001
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Mason City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2620 South Jefferson Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1625 South Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
700 North Washington Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mason City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mason City, IA include Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Mason City High School.
How many public schools are located in Mason City, IA?
9 public schools are located in Mason City, IA.
What percentage of students in Mason City, IA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Mason City, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mason City, IA?
Mason City, IA public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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