For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,527 students in 50501, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 918 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 50501, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50501, IA are Cooper Elementary School, Feelhaver Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50501 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50501, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 14th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Grades: 1-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Feelhaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 14th Ave N
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Grades: 1-5
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Dodge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Dodge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #55.
Duncombe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1620 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Grades: 1-5
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
945 South 18th Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Grades: 1-5
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
104 So. 17th St.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Grades: PK-K
| 385 students
50501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Grades: 5-6
| 507 students
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Grades: PK-4
| 141 students
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50501, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50501, IA include Cooper Elementary School, Feelhaver Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50501?
7 public schools are located in 50501.
What percentage of students in 50501 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 50501 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50501?
50501 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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