For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,289 students in Fayette County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IA are North Fayette Valley Middle School, Starmont Middle School and Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fayette County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Fayette Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Starmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
West Central Pk - 8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Oelwein Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 12th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Oelwein Online School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
412 2nd Ave Nw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Grades: 2
| n/a students
345 East Burger
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Grades: 1-2
| 120 students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
200 North Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Grades: 1
| 77 students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5891
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5891
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Grades: 6-12
| 248 students
305 Pember, 305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IA include North Fayette Valley Middle School, Starmont Middle School and Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
6 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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