For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 452 students in Afton, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Afton, IA are East Union Middle-high School and East Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Afton, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Afton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Afton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Union Middle-high School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
East Union Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Afton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Afton, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Afton, IA include East Union Middle-high School and East Union Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Afton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Afton.
What is the racial composition of students in Afton?
Afton 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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