For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,470 students in 50501, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 918 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 50501, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50501, IA are Feelhaver Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50501 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50501, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Feelhaver Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 14th Ave N
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Gr: 1-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 14th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Gr: 1-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Fort Dodge Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Duncombe Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1620 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Gr: 1-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Fort Dodge High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
945 South 18th Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Gr: 1-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
104 So. 17th St.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Gr: PK-K | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50501, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50501, IA include Feelhaver Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50501?
7 public schools are located in 50501.
What percentage of students in 50501 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 50501 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50501?
50501 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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