For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 234 students in Malvern, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Malvern, IA is East Mills Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malvern, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Malvern have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Malvern, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1505 E 15th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8645
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8645
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Malvern, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 E. 9th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Gr: PK-4 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
East Mills Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
409 E. 9th
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Malvern, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Malvern, IA include East Mills Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Malvern?
1 public middle schools are located in Malvern.
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern?
Malvern public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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