For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,572 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 90%).
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 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nevada, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
925 H Ave
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Gr: PK-4 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Nevada High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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?
3 public schools are located in Nevada.
What percentage of students in Nevada go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Nevada are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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