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Best Schools in Anamosa, IA
Anamosa, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,053 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Anamosa don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anamosa, IA
The top high schools in Anamosa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisbon Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
2. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Anamosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
4. Central City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 228 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anamosa, IA
The top middle schools in Anamosa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Anamosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 344 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anamosa, IA
The top elementary schools in Anamosa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 196 Students
2. Strawberry Hill
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
3. Central City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 185 Students
4. Olin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olin Consolidated School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 92 Students
5. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
6. St Patrick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 56 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anamosa, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anamosa, IA has a total population of 7,309 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anamosa, IA
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 Anamosa, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anamosa, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anamosa, IA.
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 Anamosa, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anamosa, IA
How many schools are in Anamosa, IA?
Anamosa, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,053 students in total.
How do schools in Anamosa perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Anamosa score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Anamosa don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anamosa?
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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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Anamosa
3 of 3 schools in Anamosa carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Anamosa. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.