For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 students in Fontanelle, IA.
The top ranked public school in Fontanelle, IA is Nodaway Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fontanelle, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fontanelle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fontanelle, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fontanelle, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Fontanelle, IA include Nodaway Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fontanelle?
1 public schools are located in Fontanelle.
What is the racial composition of students in Fontanelle?
Fontanelle public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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