Best Dunkerton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 431 students in Dunkerton, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dunkerton, IA are Dunkerton Elementary School and Dunkerton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunkerton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dunkerton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dunkerton, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunkerton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Dunkerton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dunkerton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dunkerton, IA include Dunkerton Elementary School and Dunkerton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dunkerton?
2 public schools are located in Dunkerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkerton?
Dunkerton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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