For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 750 students in 50536, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 111 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 50536, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50536, IA are West Elementary School, Emmetsburg Middle School and Emmetsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50536 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50536, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50536, IA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Emmetsburg Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Gr: 5-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Emmetsburg High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50536, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50536, IA include West Elementary School, Emmetsburg Middle School and Emmetsburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 50536?
3 public schools are located in 50536.
What percentage of students in 50536 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 50536 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50536?
50536 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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