For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 484 students in Manning, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Manning, IA are Ikm-manning Middle School and Ikm-manning High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manning, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Manning have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manning, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ikm-manning Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Gr: 4-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ikm-manning High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Manning, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Gr: 3-4 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manning, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Manning, IA include Ikm-manning Middle School and Ikm-manning High School.
How many public schools are located in Manning?
2 public schools are located in Manning.
What is the racial composition of students in Manning?
Manning public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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