Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA (2025-26)

Best Mount Pleasant Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,795 students in Mount Pleasant, IA (there are , serving 82 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

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

Mount Pleasant, IA public schools have an score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Salem Elementary School

(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
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412 E. Jackson St.
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%)
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501 S Corkhill
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765

Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Mount Pleasant High School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
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2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700

Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #44.

Harlan Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1001 N. Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7762

Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #55.

Van Allen Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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801 E Henry Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771

Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #66.

Mount Pleasant Middle School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
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414 N Adams
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730

Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #77.

Wisdomquest Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709

Gr: 10-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA include Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School.

How many public schools are located in Mount Pleasant?

7 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant.

What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?

Mount Pleasant public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Mount Pleasant are often viewed compared to one another?