For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 440 students in Barnum, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Barnum, IA is Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnum, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Barnum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barnum, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Pierce Street
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Barnum, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
303 Pierce St
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barnum, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Barnum, IA include Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barnum?
1 public schools are located in Barnum.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnum?
Barnum public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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