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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Postville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 737 students in Postville, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Postville, IA are Cora B Darling Elementary School and John R Mott Jr/hi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Postville, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Postville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Postville, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cora B Darling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
312 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
John R Mott Jr/hi School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Gr: 7-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/post St/rec Center
313 West Post Street
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 964-7669
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Postville Early Childhood/ogden St.
210 South Ogden St.
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7651
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Postville, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Postville, IA include Cora B Darling Elementary School and John R Mott Jr/hi School.
How many public schools are located in Postville?
4 public schools are located in Postville.
What is the racial composition of students in Postville?
Postville public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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