For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 188 students in Moulton, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Moulton, IA are Moulton-udell High School and Moulton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moulton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Moulton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moulton, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moulton-udell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moulton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Moulton, IA include Moulton-udell High School and Moulton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moulton?
2 public schools are located in Moulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Moulton?
Moulton public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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