Central Elementary School
925 H Ave, Nevada, IA 50201
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
632
Math Proficiency
93%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
88%
Fellows Elementary School
1235 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
528
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Roland-Story High School
1009 Story St, Story City, IA 50248
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
317
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Sawyer Elementary School
4316 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
371
Math Proficiency
73%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
Ames High School
1921 Ames High Dr, Ames, IA 50010
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,419
SAT Overall Score
1340
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
28
Ballard High School
701 Ballard Dr, Huxley, IA 50124
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
586
SAT Overall Score
1190
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Meeker Elementary School
300 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
361
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Mitchell Elementary School
3521 Jewel Dr, Ames, IA 50010
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
314
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Edwards Elementary School
820 Miller Ave, Ames, IA 50014
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
436
Math Proficiency
74%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Ames Middle School
3915 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
1,002
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Nevada High School
1001 15th St, Nevada, IA 50201
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
498
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Ames Christian School
925 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
85
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg. Review Score
5
St. Cecilia Elementary School
2900 Hoover Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
162
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Gilbert Middle School
201 E Mathews Dr, Gilbert, IA 50105
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
408
Math Proficiency
92%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
96%
Ballard Middle School
509 N Main Ave, Huxley, IA 50124
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
418
Math Proficiency
88%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
86%
Gilbert Elementary School
109 Rothmoor Dr, Gilbert, IA 50105
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd
Students
409
Math Proficiency
92%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
91%
Roland-Story Elementary School
900 Hillcrest Ave, Story City, IA 50248
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
446
Math Proficiency
91%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
Gilbert High School
312 Gretten St, Gilbert, IA 50105
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
509
SAT Overall Score
1310
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Gilbert Intermediate School
103 Mathews Dr, Gilbert, IA 50105
Public Elementary School 3rd to 5th
Students
356
Math Proficiency
93%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
90%
Roland-Story Middle School
206 S Main St, Roland, IA 50236
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
331
Math Proficiency
87%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
Collins-Maxwell Elementary School
416 4th Ave, Collins, IA 50055
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
182
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
85%
Nevada Middle School
1035 15th St, Nevada, IA 50201
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
442
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
84%
Ballard West Elementary School
105 E Main St, Slater, IA 50244
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd
Students
451
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Ballard East Elementary School
505 W 4th St, Cambridge, IA 50046
Public Elementary School 3rd to 5th
Students
417
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School
400 Metcalf St, Maxwell, IA 50161
Public Middle, High School 7th to 12th
Students
190
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
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For families seeking quality education in Story County, IA, the area offers 28 school options including the highly-rated Central Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Gilbert Middle School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 93% math proficiency and 96% reading proficiency. Story County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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