For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 912 students in Farley, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farley, IA are Drexler Middle School and Farley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farley, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Farley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Farley, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drexler Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9651
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9651
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9652
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9652
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Farley, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farley, IA include Drexler Middle School and Farley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Farley?
2 public elementary schools are located in Farley.
What is the racial composition of students in Farley?
Farley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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