Top 3 Best Nevada Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,556 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 High School and Nevada Middle 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 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Nevada, IA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 H Ave
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Grades: PK-4
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Nevada Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nevada, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Nevada, IA are Central Elementary School, Nevada High School and Nevada Middle 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 minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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