Best Barnum Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 440 students in Barnum, IA.

The top ranked public school in Barnum, IA is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Barnum, IA public school have an score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Barnum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Barnum, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School

(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
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Top 30%

303 Pierce Street
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211

Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Barnum, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum (Closed 2023)

303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211

Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Manson Northwest Webster Middle School (Closed 2010)

303 Pierce St
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211

Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Barnum, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Barnum, IA include Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Barnum?

1 public schools are located in Barnum.

What is the racial composition of students in Barnum?

Barnum public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).