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Best Elk Horn Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 188 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 score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elk Horn, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
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Bottom 50%

4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616

Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

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Elk Horn, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School (Closed 2012)

4114 Madison St
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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).