For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 715 students in Colfax, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, IA are Colfax-mingo Elementary School and Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, IA include Colfax-mingo Elementary School and Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
2 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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