For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,126 students in New Hampton, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 153 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in New Hampton, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Hampton, IA are New Hampton High School, New Hampton Middle School and New Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in New Hampton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Hampton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hampton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
New Hampton Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
New Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Hampton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Hampton, IA include New Hampton High School, New Hampton Middle School and New Hampton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Hampton?
3 public schools are located in New Hampton.
What percentage of students in New Hampton go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in New Hampton are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampton?
New Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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