For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,538 students in 50112, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 50112, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50112, IA are Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50112 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50112, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50112, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grades: 3-4
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grades: 5-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bailey Park Elementary School
Magnet School
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grades: K-2
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grades: PK-2
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50112, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50112, IA include Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 50112?
5 public schools are located in 50112.
What percentage of students in 50112 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 50112 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50112?
50112 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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