Best Essex Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 198 students in Essex, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Essex, IA are Essex Elementary School and Essex Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Essex have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Essex, IA Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Essex Junior-senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Essex, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Essex, IA include Essex Elementary School and Essex Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Essex, IA?
2 public elementary schools are located in Essex, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex, IA?
Essex, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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