For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,734 students in Anita, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Anita, IA are Iowa Connections Academy High School, Iowa Connections Academy Middle School and Cam Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anita, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Anita 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anita, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Cam Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Victory Park Rd
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Anita, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Anita, IA include Iowa Connections Academy High School, Iowa Connections Academy Middle School and Cam Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Anita?
4 public schools are located in Anita.
What is the racial composition of students in Anita?
Anita public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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