For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,057 students in Henry County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IA are Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
412 E. Jackson St.
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 258-7799
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 258-7799
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Corkhill
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Walnut St
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Harlan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N. Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7762
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7762
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
New London Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Henry Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 N Adams
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IA include Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Clark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henry County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henry County include: Salem Elementary School vs. Van Allen Elementary School, Van Allen Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School, Salem Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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