For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,735 students in Perry, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 126 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Perry, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perry, IA are Perry Elementary School, Perry High School and Perry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Perry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Perry, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Perry High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry, IA include Perry Elementary School, Perry High School and Perry Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Perry?
3 public schools are located in Perry.
What percentage of students in Perry go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Perry are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Perry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Perry include: Perry Elementary School vs. Perry Middle School, Perry Middle School vs. Perry Elementary School, Perry Elementary School vs. Perry High School
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