For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,218 students in 51301, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 292 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 51301, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 51301, IA are Spencer Middle School, Spencer High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51301 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in 51301, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51301, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Spencer High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E 3rd St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 4th Ave. Sw
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Grades: 3-5
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Fairview Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 5th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Grades: 1-2
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
724 West 9th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Grades: PK-K
| 222 students
51301, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51301, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51301, IA include Spencer Middle School, Spencer High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51301, IA?
5 public schools are located in 51301, IA.
What percentage of students in 51301, IA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 51301, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51301, IA?
51301, IA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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