For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 314 students in New Sharon, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in New Sharon, IA is North Mahaska Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Sharon, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Sharon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Sharon, IA (2025)
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Sharon, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Sharon, IA include North Mahaska Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Sharon?
1 public elementary schools are located in New Sharon.
What is the racial composition of students in New Sharon?
New Sharon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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