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4 schools in Postville

Iowa · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Iowa, 4 sit inside Postville, collectively enrolling about 737 students (3 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Postville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
737
+17 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+2 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 34%
% Black
4%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cora B Darling ElementaryElementaryPK-06363
John R Mott Jr/Hi SchoolHigh07-12342
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC CenterElementaryPK-PK14
Postville Early Childhood/Ogden StElementaryPK-PK18

About Postville

Public education in Postville, Iowa runs across 4 schools that enrolls roughly 737 students. By footprint, Postville sits in the rural-scale bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 3 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 184, below the state mean of about 376.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 737 students, held roughly steady from the 720 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Postville opened 2 schools, going from 2 to 4. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 34% to 20% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Postville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Postville, Iowa?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Postville, with a combined enrollment of about 737.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Postville?
Postville has 3 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Postville?
Cora B Darling Elementary is the largest public school in Postville by enrollment, with approximately 363 students.
What school districts serve Postville?
Postville public schools are operated by Postville Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Postville cover?
Public schools in Postville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.