For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in Exira, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Exira, IA is Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exira, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Exira have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Exira, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Exira, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 East Washington St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5337
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5337
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: 4-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Exira, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Exira, IA include Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Exira?
1 public schools are located in Exira.
What is the racial composition of students in Exira?
Exira public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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