For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 555 students in Martensdale, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Martensdale, IA are Martensdale Elementary School and Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martensdale, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Martensdale have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Martensdale, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martensdale Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Martensdale, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Martensdale, IA include Martensdale Elementary School and Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Martensdale?
2 public schools are located in Martensdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Martensdale?
Martensdale 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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