For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 712 students in 50525, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50525, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School and Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50525 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50525, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50525, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
50525, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50525, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50525, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School and Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50525?
2 public elementary schools are located in 50525.
What is the racial composition of students in 50525?
50525 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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