For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,779 students in Ankeny, IA. The top-ranked public high schools in Ankeny, IA are Southview Middle School, Ankeny High School and Northview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ankeny, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Ankeny have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Ankeny, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ankeny Centennial High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ankeny, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Gr: 8-9 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Ankeny High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9630
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9630
Gr: 10-12 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Gr: 8-9 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Ankeny Centennial High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 Nw State St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9610
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9610
Gr: 10-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ankeny, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ankeny, IA include Southview Middle School, Ankeny High School and Northview Middle School. Ankeny has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Ankeny?
4 public high schools are located in Ankeny.
What is the racial composition of students in Ankeny?
Ankeny public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ankeny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ankeny include: Northview Middle School vs. Southview Middle School, Ankeny Centennial High School vs. Ankeny High School
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