For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,535 students in Nevada, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Nevada, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Nevada, IA are Central Elementary School, Nevada Middle School and Nevada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nevada, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
925 H Ave
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Grades: PK-4
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Nevada High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nevada, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Nevada, IA include Central Elementary School, Nevada Middle School and Nevada High School.
How many public schools are located in Nevada, IA?
3 public schools are located in Nevada, IA.
What percentage of students in Nevada, IA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Nevada, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada, IA?
Nevada, IA public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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