For the 2023-24 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,483 students in Page County, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 272 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Page County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Page County, IA are South Page Elementary School, Essex Elementary School and Shenandoah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Page County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Page County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Page County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Page Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
Grades: PK-5
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Essex Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Shenandoah Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Essex Junior-senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Shenandoah Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: 5-8
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Shenandoah High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mustang Dr
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #88.
South Page Senior High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3211
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3211
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #99.
Clarinda High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 West Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Page County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Page County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Page County, IA include South Page Elementary School, Essex Elementary School and Shenandoah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Page County, IA?
11 public schools are located in Page County, IA.
What percentage of students in Page County, IA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Page County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Page County, IA?
Page County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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