For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 228 students in Aurelia, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Aurelia, IA is Alta-aurelia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurelia, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Aurelia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aurelia, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta-aurelia Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Aurelia, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aurelia, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aurelia, IA include Alta-aurelia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aurelia?
1 public middle schools are located in Aurelia.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurelia?
Aurelia public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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