Best Henry County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,057 students in Henry County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IA are Salem Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Henry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
412 E. Jackson St.
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 258-7799
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Corkhill
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765
Gr: 1-2 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Walnut St
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
New London Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Henry Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
414 N Adams
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IA include Salem Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henry County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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