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Best Henry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,844 students in Henry County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Henry County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, IA are Salem Elementary School, Waco High School and Winfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Henry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
412 E. Jackson St.
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 258-7799
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Waco High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Corkhill
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765
Gr: 1-2 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Walnut St
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
New London Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Henry Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
414 N Adams
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Wisdomquest Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Gr: 10-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Harlan Elementary School
1001 N Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7762
Gr: PK-K | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Henry County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, IA include Salem Elementary School, Waco High School and Winfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County?
11 public schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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