For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in Armstrong, IA (there are , serving 13 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Armstrong, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public school in Armstrong, IA is North Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Armstrong, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Armstrong have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Armstrong, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Armstrong, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 5-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Armstrong, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Armstrong, IA include North Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Armstrong?
1 public schools are located in Armstrong.
What percentage of students in Armstrong go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Armstrong are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong?
Armstrong public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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