Best 50574 Iowa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 666 students in 50574, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 50574, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50574, IA are Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50574 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50574, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50574, IA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
202 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%
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50574, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 50574, IA?
How many public schools are located in 50574?
3 public schools are located in 50574.
What percentage of students in 50574 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 50574 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50574?
50574 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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