Best Colfax Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 402 students in Colfax, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Colfax, IA is Colfax-mingo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Colfax, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, IA include Colfax-mingo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax?
1 public elementary schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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