Top 10 Best Marshall County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,823 students in Marshall County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall Middle School, West Marshall Elementary School and J C Hoglan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Marshall County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
West Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Fisher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
East Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Woodbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
East Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #99.
Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #1010.
Anson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Grades: PK-4
| 275 students
Rank: #1111.
Lenihan Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
212 W Ingledue St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Grades: 5-6
| 700 students
Rank: #1212.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marshall County, IA

Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Grades: 3-4
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall Middle School, West Marshall Elementary School and J C Hoglan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marshall County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?

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