For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 593 students in Nashua, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Nashua, IA are Nashua-plainfield Elementary School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nashua, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Nashua, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 4-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nashua, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Nashua, IA include Nashua-plainfield Elementary School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Nashua?
2 public schools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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