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Best Butler County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,215 students in Butler County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Butler County, IA are Dike-new Hartford Junior High School, Shell Rock Elementary School and Aplington-parkersburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Butler County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Gr: PK-4 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New Hartford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
318 N Mather
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Aplington-parkersburg High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 N Johnson St
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Parkersburg Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
318 N. Mather St.
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Aplington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Gr: 3-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
North Butler Jr/sr High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N 5th St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Butler County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Butler County, IA include Dike-new Hartford Junior High School, Shell Rock Elementary School and Aplington-parkersburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County?
11 public schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?

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