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Best Chickasaw County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,025 students in Chickasaw County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 153 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, IA are New Hampton High School, Fredericksburg Elementary School and New Hampton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chickasaw County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hampton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 E High St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
New Hampton Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
New Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Main St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, IA include New Hampton High School, Fredericksburg Elementary School and New Hampton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chickasaw County?
7 public schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What percentage of students in Chickasaw County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chickasaw County are often viewed compared to one another?

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