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GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Ames's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more

Top-Rated Ames Public Schools

 
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Ames Middle School
Fellows Elementary School
Meeker Elementary School
Ames High School
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
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Kate Mitchell Elementary School

Kate Mitchell has great teachers who really care about your kids and the principal Mr. ...

Posted 25 days ago

Ames High School

This school can be very comparable to a prison. I attended Ames High School 2008-2012. ...

Posted 27 days ago

What's it like to live in Ames?

AmesIowaU.S.
Median household income $49,071 $48,978 $50,935
Median home price $161,600 $110,700 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)97% 89% 100%
Unemployment 4% 6% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)644
Days per year with some sun: 202
Days per year with some precipitation: 90		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 58,965
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