Best Mapleton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 457 students in Mapleton, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Mapleton, IA are Mapleton Elementary School and Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mapleton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mapleton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mapleton, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 South 7th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mapleton, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mapleton, IA include Mapleton Elementary School and Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School.
How many public schools are located in Mapleton?
2 public schools are located in Mapleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Mapleton?
Mapleton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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