For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 501 students in Elgin, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elgin, IA are Valley Elementary School and North Fayette Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Elgin, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
North Fayette Valley Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Elgin, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5891
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5891
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Grades: 6-12
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elgin, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elgin, IA include Valley Elementary School and North Fayette Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elgin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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