For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,025 students in Chickasaw County, IA (there are , serving 140 private students). 94% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Chickasaw County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hampton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 E High St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
New Hampton Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
New Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Chickasaw County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Education Options Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
710 W. Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 4-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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?
94% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chickasaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chickasaw County include: New Hampton Middle School vs. Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School, Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School vs. New Hampton Middle School, Fredericksburg Elementary School vs. New Hampton Elementary School
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