Best 52314 Iowa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,438 students in 52314, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 52314, IA are Mount Vernon Middle School, Washington Elementary School and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52314 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52314, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52314, IA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Gr: 5-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 5th Ave Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
731 Palisades Rd Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 52314, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52314, IA include Mount Vernon Middle School, Washington Elementary School and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public schools are located in 52314?
3 public schools are located in 52314.
What is the racial composition of students in 52314?
52314 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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