For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,025 students in Adair County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley Middle School, Nodaway Valley Elementary School and Nodaway Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Adair-casey Jr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Adair-casey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #77.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Adair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3384 Indigo Ave
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
502 North Main
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adair County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley Middle School, Nodaway Valley Elementary School and Nodaway Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Adair County?
7 public schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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