Best Schools in Elk Horn, Iowa
1 schools · 1 High
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Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
High · Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$132,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$132,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Elk Horn
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School | 6.7 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $58,929
- Median home value
- $132,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Elk Horn compares
Median household income
$59k
77% of Iowa median
About Schools in Elk Horn, Iowa
Elk Horn, Iowa is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in Elk Horn show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Elk Horn is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Elk Horn is served by 1 school district: Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist. These districts collectively serve 374 students.
Elk Horn's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $58,929. The poverty rate in the area is 9.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 188 students · 6th–12th | 6.7 |
Schools in Elk Horn
Elk Horn, Iowa · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$58,929
Median Home Value
$132,300
Median Rent
$643/mo
Population
943
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Community Profile
Elk Horn has a median household income of $58,929. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $132,300, with a median rent of $643/month. The local poverty rate of 9.5% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Iowa
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Elk Horn, Iowa
How many schools are in Elk Horn, Iowa?
Elk Horn has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Elk Horn, Iowa?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Elk Horn is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Elk Horn, Iowa?
The top-ranked school in Elk Horn on MySchoolScout is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Elk Horn, Iowa?
The top-ranked high school in Elk Horn on MySchoolScout is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Elk Horn, Iowa?
Elk Horn is served by 1 school district: Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist.
What is the education level in Elk Horn, Iowa?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Elk Horn have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Elk Horn, Iowa?
The median household income in Elk Horn is approximately $58,929 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elk Horn, Iowa?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Elk Horn is 9.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Elk Horn, Iowa?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.