For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 218 students in Calamus, IA.
The top ranked public school in Calamus, IA is Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calamus, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Calamus have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calamus, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calamus, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Calamus, IA include Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Calamus?
1 public schools are located in Calamus.
What is the racial composition of students in Calamus?
Calamus public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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