Best 50261 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 812 students in 50261, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 50261, IA are Van Meter Elementary School and Van Meter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 50261 have an score of 90% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 93% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50261, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50261, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Van Meter Elementary School

(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
:

10/

Top 1%

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520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221

Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Van Meter Middle School

(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
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10/

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520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221

Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50261, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 50261, IA include Van Meter Elementary School and Van Meter Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 50261?

2 public elementary schools are located in 50261.

What is the racial composition of students in 50261?

50261 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).