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Best Plymouth County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,215 students in Plymouth County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 464 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Plymouth County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Plymouth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked public schools in Plymouth County, IA are Hinton Intermediate School, Akron Westfield Elementary School and Hinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Plymouth County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinton Intermediate School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Gr: 4-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Akron Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hinton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 West Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4327
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Akron Westfield Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Remsen-union Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Gr: PK-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Kingsley-pierson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Hinton High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 3rd Ave Se
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4185
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Gr: K-4 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Remsen-union Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 Roosevelt
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Kluckhohn Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1338 Central Ave Se
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7064
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Akron Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 2nd Ave Nw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-8121
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Le Mars Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
977 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7022
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Le Mars High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
921 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Individualized Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Plymouth County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Plymouth County, IA include Hinton Intermediate School, Akron Westfield Elementary School and Hinton Elementary School. Plymouth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Plymouth County?
16 public schools are located in Plymouth County.
What percentage of students in Plymouth County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Plymouth County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Plymouth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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