Best Mason City Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 551 students in Mason City, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason City, IA are John Adams Middle School and Mason City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason City, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Mason City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mason City, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
29 S Illinois Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Mason City Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19 N. Illinois
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Gr: 8-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mason City, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason City, IA include John Adams Middle School and Mason City Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Mason City?
2 public middle schools are located in Mason City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason City?
Mason City public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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