For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in Orient, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Orient, IA are Orient Elementary School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orient, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Orient have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Orient, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orient, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Orient, IA include Orient Elementary School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Orient?
2 public schools are located in Orient.
What is the racial composition of students in Orient?
Orient public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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