For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,865 students in Appanoose County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Appanoose County, IA are Moravia Elementary School, Moravia High School and Howar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appanoose County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Appanoose County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Appanoose County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moravia Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 N Trussell Ave
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Moravia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Trussell Avenue
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Howar Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Centerville High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chs Drive
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S 11th St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Moulton-udell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
603 N 10th St.
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Appanoose County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Appanoose County, IA include Moravia Elementary School, Moravia High School and Howar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Appanoose County?
8 public schools are located in Appanoose County.
What is the racial composition of students in Appanoose County?
Appanoose County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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