For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 212 students in Corning, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Corning, IA is Corning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Corning have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Corning, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1012 10th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Corning, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
902 9th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
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 elementary schools in Corning, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Corning, IA include Corning Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Corning?
1 public elementary schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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