For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 127 students in Morning Sun, IA.
The top ranked public school in Morning Sun, IA is Morning Sun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morning Sun, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Morning Sun have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morning Sun, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morning Sun Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Division Street
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-7701
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-7701
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Morning Sun, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crusade High Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
507 S Church St
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-3019
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-3019
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morning Sun, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Morning Sun, IA include Morning Sun Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morning Sun?
1 public schools are located in Morning Sun.
What is the racial composition of students in Morning Sun?
Morning Sun public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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