For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,508 students in 50211, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 50211, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50211, IA are Lakewood Elementary School, Orchard Hills Elementary School and Norwalk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50211 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50211, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50211, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Grades: 4-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 W North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Grades: 2-3
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Norwalk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #44.
Norwalk Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oviatt Elementary School
Magnet School
1130 North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Grades: PK-1
| 616 students
50211, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Grades: 1-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50211, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50211, IA include Lakewood Elementary School, Orchard Hills Elementary School and Norwalk Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50211?
5 public schools are located in 50211.
What percentage of students in 50211 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 50211 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50211?
50211 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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