For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 724 students in 51559, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 51559, IA are Tri-center Elementary School, Tri-center High School and Tri-center Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51559 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51559, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51559, IA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Tri-center High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tri-center Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 51559, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51559, IA include Tri-center Elementary School, Tri-center High School and Tri-center Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 51559?
3 public schools are located in 51559.
What is the racial composition of students in 51559?
51559 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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