For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,072 students in 50701, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 391 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 50701, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50701, IA are Lou Henry Elementary School, Hoover Middle School and Kingsley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50701 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50701, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50701, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lou Henry Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Rachael St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Hillcrest Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #33.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sunset Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Fred Becker Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
50701, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50701, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50701, IA include Lou Henry Elementary School, Hoover Middle School and Kingsley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50701?
6 public schools are located in 50701.
What percentage of students in 50701 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 50701 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50701?
50701 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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