For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 659 students in 50421, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 50421, IA are Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50421 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50421, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50421, IA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 9-12
50421, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 2-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50421, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50421, IA include Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School.
How many public schools are located in 50421?
3 public schools are located in 50421.
What is the racial composition of students in 50421?
50421 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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