7.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Elk Horn, Iowa

1 schools · 1 High

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.8/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.8/10
Median household income: $58,929
Median home value: $132,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Owner-occupied homes: 79%

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 7.8 out of 10, schools in Elk Horn perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Elk Horn is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School with a composite score of 7.8/10, 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.

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High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School 188 students · 6th–12th	188	6th–12th	7.8

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.

Quick Facts

State: Iowa
Total Schools: 1
High: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.8/10

Resources

🔍 Google "Elk Horn schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Elk Horn 📊 Niche Elk Horn Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist

2 schools · 374 students

Nearby Cities

Coon Rapids (2 schools)

Other Major Cities in Iowa

Top metros statewide by school count.

Des Moines 77 schools Cedar Rapids 52 schools Sioux City 29 schools Davenport 28 schools Dubuque 23 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

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 7.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

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 7.8/10.

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 7.8/10.

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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.