Best Corning Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 405 students in Corning, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Corning, IA are Corning Elementary School and Southwest Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Corning have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Corning, IA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1012 10th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 8th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4245
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Corning, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
902 9th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Corning, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Corning, IA include Corning Elementary School and Southwest Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Corning?
2 public schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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