For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 366 students in 50629, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 50629, IA are Rural Elementary School #2, Wapsie Valley High School and Rural Elementary School #1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 50629 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50629, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50629, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Wapsie Valley High 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
| 293 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 middle schools in 50629, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50629, IA include Rural Elementary School #2, Wapsie Valley High School and Rural Elementary School #1.
How many public middle schools are located in 50629?
4 public middle schools are located in 50629.
What is the racial composition of students in 50629?
50629 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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