For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 559 students in 50257, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50257, IA are Interstate 35 Middle School and Interstate 35 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50257 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50257, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50257, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Interstate 35 Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
50257, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
405 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50257, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50257, IA include Interstate 35 Middle School and Interstate 35 Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50257?
2 public elementary schools are located in 50257.
What is the racial composition of students in 50257?
50257 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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