For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,864 students in 50588, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 310 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 50588, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50588, IA are Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake High School and Storm Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50588 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50588, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50588, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Grades: 5-8
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Storm Lake High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Storm Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: 1-4
| 807 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
5950 90th Avenue
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Grades: K
| 247 students
50588, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E 7th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Grades: 2-4
| 122 students
310 Cayuga
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Storm Lake Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1001 W 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: K-4
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50588, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50588, IA include Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake High School and Storm Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50588?
6 public schools are located in 50588.
What percentage of students in 50588 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 50588 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50588?
50588 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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