For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 564 students in 50629, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 50629, IA are Fairbank Elementary School, Rural Elementary School #2 and Wapsie Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50629 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50629, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50629, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 5th St N
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Rural Elementary School #2
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Wapsie Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Rural Elementary School #1
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Rural Elementary School #4
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1153 Denison Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50629, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50629, IA include Fairbank Elementary School, Rural Elementary School #2 and Wapsie Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 50629?
5 public schools are located in 50629.
What is the racial composition of students in 50629?
50629 public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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