Best Newell Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 417 students in Newell, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Newell, IA are Newell-fonda Elementary School and Newell-fonda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newell, IA public elementary schools have an score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Newell, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Newell-fonda Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324

Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Newell-fonda Middle School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324

Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

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Newell, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Newell-fonda Pre School (Closed 2009)

205 Clark St Po Box 297
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324

Gr: PK-K | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School (Closed 2023)

205 Clark St, 205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324

Gr: 4-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newell, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Newell, IA include Newell-fonda Elementary School and Newell-fonda Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Newell?

2 public elementary schools are located in Newell.

What is the racial composition of students in Newell?

Newell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).