For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 414 students in 51601, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 51601, IA are Shenandoah Middle School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 51601 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51601, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51601, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
51601, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 51601, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 51601, IA include Shenandoah Middle School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 51601?
2 public middle schools are located in 51601.
What is the racial composition of students in 51601?
51601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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