For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 455 students in Ringgold County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ringgold County, IA are Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ringgold County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ringgold County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Diagonal Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ringgold County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ringgold County, IA include Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ringgold County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ringgold County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold County?
Ringgold County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ringgold County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ringgold County include: Diagonal Junior-senior High School vs. Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr High School vs. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
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