Best Centerville Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 306 students in Centerville, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Centerville, IA is Howar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerville, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Centerville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Centerville, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howar Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Centerville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
838 South 18th
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
320 Drake Ave
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Gr: K-1
400 East Green St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Gr: 9-12
505 E. Walsh Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Gr: K-2 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Gr: K-2 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Centerville, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Centerville, IA include Howar Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Centerville?
1 public middle schools are located in Centerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville?
Centerville public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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