Best Public Schools in Essex, IA (2025-26)

Best Essex Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 215 students in Essex, IA.

The top-ranked public schools in Essex, IA are Essex Junior-senior High School and Essex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Essex, IA public schools have an score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Essex have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Essex, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Essex Junior-senior High School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
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Top 20%

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111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115

Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Essex Elementary School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
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Bottom 50%

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111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114

Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Essex, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in Essex, IA include Essex Junior-senior High School and Essex Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Essex?

2 public schools are located in Essex.

What is the racial composition of students in Essex?

Essex public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).