For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 366 students in 50629, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 50629, IA are Wapsie Valley High School, Rural Elementary School #1 and Rural Elementary School #2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 50629 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50629, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50629, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wapsie Valley High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Gr: 7-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Rural Elementary School #1
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Rural Elementary School #2
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Rural Elementary School #4
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1153 Denison Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50629, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50629, IA include Wapsie Valley High School, Rural Elementary School #1 and Rural Elementary School #2.
How many public middle schools are located in 50629?
4 public middle schools are located in 50629.
What is the racial composition of students in 50629?
50629 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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