For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,863 students in Mason City, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason City, IA are Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason City, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mason City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mason City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1421 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1239 N. Rhode Island Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 15th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Grades: 5-6
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 8th St. Nw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Mason City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2620 South Jefferson Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1625 South Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
700 North Washington Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mason City, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason City, IA include Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mason City?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mason City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason City?
Mason City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mason City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mason City include: Hoover Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School
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