For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 257 students in 50629, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50629, IA are Fairbank Elementary School, Rural Elementary School #2 and Rural Elementary School #1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50629 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50629, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50629, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbank Elementary 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
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Rural Elementary School #2
(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
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Elementary School #1
(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
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Rural Elementary School #4
(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
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50629, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50629, IA include Fairbank Elementary School, Rural Elementary School #2 and Rural Elementary School #1.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50629?
4 public elementary schools are located in 50629.
What is the racial composition of students in 50629?
50629 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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