Top 3 Best Eldon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in Eldon, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Eldon, IA are Cardinal Elementary School, Cardinal Junior High School and Cardinal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Eldon, IA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Grades: PK-4
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Eldon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Eldon, IA include Cardinal Elementary School, Cardinal Junior High School and Cardinal High School.
How many public schools are located in Eldon, IA?
3 public schools are located in Eldon, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon, IA?
Eldon, IA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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