For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 107 students in 50845, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50845, IA are Diagonal Elementary School and Diagonal Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50845 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50845, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50845, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diagonal Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50845, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50845, IA include Diagonal Elementary School and Diagonal Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50845?
2 public elementary schools are located in 50845.
What is the racial composition of students in 50845?
50845 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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