For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 184 students in Elk Horn, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Elk Horn, IA is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk Horn, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Elk Horn have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elk Horn, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Elk Horn, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elk Horn, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Elk Horn, IA include Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School.
How many public schools are located in Elk Horn?
1 public schools are located in Elk Horn.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Horn?
Elk Horn public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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