For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 363 students in Aplington, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Aplington, IA are Aplington-parkersburg Middle School and Aplington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aplington, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Aplington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aplington, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Aplington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Gr: 3-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aplington, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Aplington, IA include Aplington-parkersburg Middle School and Aplington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aplington?
2 public schools are located in Aplington.
What is the racial composition of students in Aplington?
Aplington public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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