For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 968 students in Mount Vernon, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Vernon, IA are Mount Vernon Middle School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Vernon, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Gr: 5-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 5th Ave Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Vernon, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Vernon, IA include Mount Vernon Middle School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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