For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,382 students in Fayette County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IA are Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Fayette Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turkey Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Pine
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
North Fayette Valley Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Starmont Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Starmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
West Central Pk - 8 School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Wings Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 8th Ave Ne
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Gr: 1-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Oelwein Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 12th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 N Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-3851
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 4-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
345 East Burger
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Gr: 1-2 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
200 North Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Gr: 7-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Gr: 1 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
305 Pember, 305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IA include Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Fayette Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County 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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