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GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Top-Rated Ames Public Schools

 
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Ames High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Ames Middle SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Fellows Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Abbie Sawyer Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Edwards Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Ames?

AmesIowaU.S.
Median household income $42,554 $47,329 $49,199
Median home price $197,900 $139,600 $310,200
Cost of living (% of national avg)85% 80% 100%
Unemployment 2% 3% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)223
Days per year with some sun: 202
Days per year with some precipitation: 90		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 52,335

Recent Parent Reviews

Kate Mitchell Elementary School

4 out of 5 stars
5 days ago

The building is outdated, outmoded, and not well-thought-out to begin with. Apparently...

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