For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in Humeston, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Humeston, IA are Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School and Mormon Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humeston, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Humeston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humeston, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mormon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Humeston, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Humeston, IA include Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School and Mormon Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Humeston?
2 public schools are located in Humeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Humeston?
Humeston public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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