For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 576 students in New Sharon, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in New Sharon, IA are North Mahaska Elementary School and North Mahaska Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Sharon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in New Sharon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Sharon, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
Gr: 7-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Sharon, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Sharon, IA include North Mahaska Elementary School and North Mahaska Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in New Sharon?
2 public schools are located in New Sharon.
What is the racial composition of students in New Sharon?
New Sharon public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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