For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,427 students in Mount Vernon, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, IA are Mount Vernon Middle School, Washington Elementary School and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Mount Vernon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 5th Ave Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
731 Palisades Rd Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, IA include Mount Vernon Middle School, Washington Elementary School and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Vernon?
3 public schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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