For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 508 students in 50251, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 50251, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50251, IA are Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Lynnville-sully High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50251 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50251, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50251, IA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lynnville-sully Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lynnville-sully High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50251, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50251, IA include Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Lynnville-sully High School.
How many public schools are located in 50251?
3 public schools are located in 50251.
What percentage of students in 50251 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 50251 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50251?
50251 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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