For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 966 students in Mediapolis, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mediapolis, IA are Mediapolis High School, Mediapolis Middle School and Mediapolis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mediapolis, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mediapolis have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mediapolis, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mediapolis High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mediapolis Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mediapolis Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mediapolis, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mediapolis, IA include Mediapolis High School, Mediapolis Middle School and Mediapolis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mediapolis?
3 public schools are located in Mediapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Mediapolis?
Mediapolis public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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