Best Ames Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,025 students in Ames, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ames, IA are Fellows Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School and Edwards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ames, IA public elementary schools have an score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ames have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ames, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Fellows Elementary School

(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
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1235 20th St.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3765

Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

Mitchell Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
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3521 Jewel Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3775

Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #33.

Edwards Elementary School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 75-79%)
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820 Miller Ave
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 239-3760

Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #44.

Meeker Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
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300 20th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3770

Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #55.

Ames Middle School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
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3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400

Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #66.

Sawyer Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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4316 Ontario St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3790

Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ames, Iowa

Ames, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Louise Crawford Elementary School (Closed 2006)

415 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755

Gr: K | 38 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Northwood Elementary School (Closed 2006)

601 28th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780

Gr: K-6 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2006)

921 9th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785

Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Xcel High School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1921 Ames High Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ames, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ames, IA include Fellows Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School and Edwards Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Ames?

6 public elementary schools are located in Ames.

What is the racial composition of students in Ames?

Ames public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Ames are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ames include: Edwards Elementary School vs. Sawyer Elementary School, Sawyer Elementary School vs. Edwards Elementary School, Fellows Elementary School vs. Edwards Elementary School