Schools in Ames, Iowa (2025)
8 schools · 4,688 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 436.
Ames, in Iowa, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,688 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Ames's schools is 436, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Fellows Elementary School (88.2, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Ames Middle School (81.8, top 10% of middle schools nationally), and Meeker Elementary School (80.2, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Ames High School (1,440 students), Ames Middle School (1,033 students), Fellows Elementary School (489 students).
Ranked schools in Ames
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 188Fellows Elementary SchoolAmes · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 282Ames Middle SchoolAmes · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 1,033 students
- 380Meeker Elementary SchoolAmes · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 479Ames High SchoolAmes · Public High80% Math proficiency · 1,440 students
- 576Sawyer Elementary SchoolAmes · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 675Mitchell Elementary SchoolAmes · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 773Edwards Elementary SchoolAmes · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 436 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fellows Elementary School Ames · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 88.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 2 | Ames Middle School Ames · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.8 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,033 |
| 3 | Meeker Elementary School Ames · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.2 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 4 | Ames High School Ames · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.9 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 1,440 |
| 5 | Sawyer Elementary School Ames · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 6 | Mitchell Elementary School Ames · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 7 | Edwards Elementary School Ames · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 72.9 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 436 |
Other schools in Ames
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Ames side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ames?
Fellows Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Ames with a Success Index (US) of 88.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Ames?
Ames has 8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 4,688 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Ames?
The median Enrollment across schools in Ames is 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.