For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in Audubon County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Audubon County, IA are Audubon Middle-high School, Audubon Elementary School and Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audubon County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Audubon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Audubon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audubon Middle-high School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 3rd Ave
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-2607
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-2607
Gr: 5-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Tracy St
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3751
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3751
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Audubon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 S St
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3779
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3779
Gr: 5-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
300 East Washington St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5337
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5337
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: 4-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Audubon County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Audubon County, IA include Audubon Middle-high School, Audubon Elementary School and Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Audubon County?
3 public schools are located in Audubon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Audubon County?
Audubon County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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