Best Schools in Ames, KS
Ames, KS has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,435 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Ames greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ames, KS
The top high schools in Ames, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Concordia Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 485 Students
2. Clifton-clyde Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ames, KS
The top middle schools in Ames, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Concordia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 187 Students
2. Clifton-clyde Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 112 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ames, KS
The top elementary schools in Ames, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 94 Students
2. Concordia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concordia • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 459 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ames, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ames, KS has a total population of 82 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ames, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ames, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ames, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ames, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ames, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ames, KS
How many schools are in Ames, KS?
Ames, KS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,435 students in total.
How do schools in Ames perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Ames score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Ames greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ames?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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