For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,200 students in Cass County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, IA are Griswold Middle/high School, Washington Elementary School and Atlantic Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Griswold Middle/high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Madison
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Grades: PK-3
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Griswold Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Madison Street
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Cam North Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Iowa Connections 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
| 414 students
Rank: #77.
Atlantic High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Schuler Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Grades: 4-5
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
Iowa Connections 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
| 187 students
Rank: #1010.
Cam Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 E. 6th Street
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
Cam 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: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #1212.
Iowa Connections 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
| 197 students
Rank: #1313.
Cam South Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 6th St
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Opportunity Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
201 1st Street
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cass County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, IA include Griswold Middle/high School, Washington Elementary School and Atlantic Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County, IA?
13 public schools are located in Cass County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, IA?
Cass County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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