For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,347 students in Fayette County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IA are North Fayette Valley Middle School, Starmont Middle School and Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
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 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
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 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 middle schools in Fayette County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IA include North Fayette Valley Middle School, Starmont Middle School and Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
6 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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