For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 360 students in Aplington, IA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aplington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aplington, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Aplington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Grades: 3-5
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aplington, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aplington, IA include Aplington-parkersburg Middle School and Aplington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aplington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Aplington.
What is the racial composition of students in Aplington?
Aplington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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