For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 301 students in Melcher Dallas, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Melcher Dallas, IA are Melcher-dallas Elementary School and Melcher-dallas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melcher Dallas, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Melcher Dallas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melcher Dallas, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melcher-dallas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1003 E Park St
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Melcher-dallas High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Main
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Melcher Dallas, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
214 S. Main Street
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Melcher Dallas, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Melcher Dallas, IA include Melcher-dallas Elementary School and Melcher-dallas High School.
How many public schools are located in Melcher Dallas?
2 public schools are located in Melcher Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Melcher Dallas?
Melcher Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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