For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 185 students in Churdan, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Churdan, IA are Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Paton-churdan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Churdan, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Churdan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Churdan, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Paton-churdan Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Churdan, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Churdan, IA include Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Paton-churdan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Churdan?
2 public schools are located in Churdan.
What is the racial composition of students in Churdan?
Churdan public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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