For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 159 students in 50006, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 50006, IA is Alden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 50006 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50006, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50006, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
50006, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 48
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50006, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50006, IA include Alden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50006?
1 public elementary schools are located in 50006.
What is the racial composition of students in 50006?
50006 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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