For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 276 students in Runnells, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Runnells, IA is Runnells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnells, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Runnells have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Runnells, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Runnells Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6575 Se 116th Street
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Runnells, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Runnells, IA include Runnells Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Runnells?
1 public elementary schools are located in Runnells.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnells?
Runnells public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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