For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,269 students in Butler County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, IA are Shell Rock Elementary School, Dike-new Hartford Junior High School and Parkersburg Elementary 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 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Grades: PK-4
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Parkersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Grades: PK-2
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Aplington-parkersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 N Johnson St
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Hartford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Clarksville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 N Mather
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #88.
Clarksville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 N. Mather St.
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #99.
North Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #1010.
Aplington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Grades: 3-5
| 194 students
Rank: #1111.
North Butler Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 5th St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Grades: 7-12
| 271 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
512 2nd St
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Grades: 3-4
| 171 students
210 W South St, 210 W South St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
513 Birch, 513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Grades: 5-8
| 178 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, IA include Shell Rock Elementary School, Dike-new Hartford Junior High School and Parkersburg Elementary 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butler County include: Clarksville High School vs. North Butler Jr/sr High School, North Butler Jr/sr High School vs. Clarksville High School, North Butler Jr/sr High School vs. North Butler Elementary School
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