For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 219 students in Seymour, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Seymour, IA are Seymour Elementary School and Seymour High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seymour, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Seymour have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Seymour, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Seymour High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Gr: 5-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Seymour, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Seymour, IA include Seymour Elementary School and Seymour High School.
How many public schools are located in Seymour?
2 public schools are located in Seymour.
What is the racial composition of students in Seymour?
Seymour public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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