For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,693 students in Chickasaw County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, IA are Fredericksburg Elementary School, New Hampton Middle School and Nashua-plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chickasaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 E High St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
New Hampton Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
New Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Education Options Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
710 W. Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 4-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chickasaw County, IA include Fredericksburg Elementary School, New Hampton Middle School and Nashua-plainfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chickasaw County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chickasaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chickasaw County include: New Hampton Middle School vs. Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School, Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School vs. Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School, New Hampton Elementary School vs. Fredericksburg Elementary School
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