| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dike-New Hartford Community School District | New Hartford | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 945 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District | Shell Rock | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 2,394 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District | Aplington | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 876 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| North Butler Community School District | Allison | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 567 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Clarksville Community School District | Clarksville | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 311 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hampton-Dumont Community School District | Aredale | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1,298 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Butler County compares
Together they enroll 6,391 students across 23 schools. The largest is Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District with 2,394 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Butler County, Iowa
Butler County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Butler County is Dike-New Hartford Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Butler County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Butler County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Butler County, IA?
Of the districts serving Butler County, Dike-New Hartford Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.