Top 3 Best Mount Vernon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,414 students in Mount Vernon, IA. Mount Vernon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, IA are Washington Elementary School, Mount Vernon High School and Mount Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Mount Vernon, IA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 5th Ave Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Grades: PK-4
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
731 Palisades Rd Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Grades: 5-8
| 432 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, IA include Washington Elementary School, Mount Vernon High School and Mount Vernon Middle School. Mount Vernon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Mount Vernon, IA?
3 public schools are located in Mount Vernon, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon, IA?
Mount Vernon, IA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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