For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,186 students in Perry, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry, IA are Perry Elementary School and Perry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perry, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Perry, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry, IA include Perry Elementary School and Perry Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry?
2 public elementary schools are located in Perry.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Perry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Perry include: Perry Elementary School vs. Perry Middle School, Perry Middle School vs. Perry Elementary School
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