Best Public High Schools in Ames, IA (2025-26)

Best Ames Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,427 students in Ames, IA.

The top ranked public high school in Ames, IA is Ames High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ames, IA public high school have an score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Ames have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Ames, IA public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ames High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ames, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ames High School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
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Bottom 50%

1801 Ridgewood Drive
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0600

Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ames, Iowa

Ames, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Louise Crawford Elementary School (Closed 2006)

415 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755

Gr: K | 38 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Northwood Elementary School (Closed 2006)

601 28th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780

Gr: K-6 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2006)

921 9th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785

Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Xcel High School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1921 Ames High Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Ames, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Ames, IA include Ames High School.

How many public high schools are located in Ames?

1 public high schools are located in Ames.

What is the racial composition of students in Ames?

Ames public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).