Best �� Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA (2025-26)

Best Mount Pleasant �� Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,795 students in Mount Pleasant, IA (there are , serving 82 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA are Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mount Pleasant, IA public schools have an score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best �� Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Salem Elementary School

(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
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412 E. Jackson St.
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 258-7799

Gr: K-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
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501 S Corkhill
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765

Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Mount Pleasant High School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
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2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700

Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #44.

Harlan Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1001 N. Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7762

Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #55.

Van Allen Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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801 E Henry Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771

Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #66.

Mount Pleasant Middle School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
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414 N Adams
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730

Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #77.

Wisdomquest Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709

Gr: 10-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA include Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School.

How many public schools are located in Mount Pleasant?

7 public schools are located in Mount Pleasant.

What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?

Mount Pleasant public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Mount Pleasant are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Mount Pleasant include: Van Allen Elementary School vs. Salem Elementary School