For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,746 students in 50220, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 110 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 50220, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50220, IA are Perry Elementary School, Perry Middle School and Perry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50220 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50220, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50220, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Perry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
50220, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50220, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50220, IA include Perry Elementary School, Perry Middle School and Perry High School.
How many public schools are located in 50220?
3 public schools are located in 50220.
What percentage of students in 50220 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 50220 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50220?
50220 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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