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Best Ames Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,427 students in Ames, IA.

The top-ranked public high school in Ames, IA is Ames High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ames, IA public high school have an score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Ames have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Ames, IA public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ames High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ames, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ames High School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
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Bottom 50%

1801 Ridgewood Drive
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ames, Iowa

Ames, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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 high schools in Ames, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Ames, IA include Ames High School.

How many public high schools are located in Ames?

1 public high schools are located in Ames.

What is the racial composition of students in Ames?

Ames public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).