For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 600 students in New Sharon, IA.
The top ranked public schools in New Sharon, IA are North Mahaska Elementary School and North Mahaska Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Sharon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in New Sharon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 New Sharon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Sharon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in New Sharon, IA include North Mahaska Elementary School and North Mahaska Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in New Sharon?
2 public schools are located in New Sharon.
What is the racial composition of students in New Sharon?
New Sharon public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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