For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 464 students in Montezuma, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Montezuma, IA are Montezuma Elementary School, Montezuma High School and Montezuma Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Montezuma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montezuma, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Montezuma High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Montezuma, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
504 N 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montezuma, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Montezuma, IA include Montezuma Elementary School, Montezuma High School and Montezuma Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Montezuma?
3 public schools are located in Montezuma.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezuma?
Montezuma public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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