For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,491 students in Anita, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Anita, IA are Iowa Connections Academy High School, Iowa Connections Academy Middle School and Cam Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anita, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Anita have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anita, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Cam Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Victory Park Rd
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Anita, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anita, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Anita, IA include Iowa Connections Academy High School, Iowa Connections Academy Middle School and Cam Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Anita?
4 public schools are located in Anita.
What is the racial composition of students in Anita?
Anita public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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