For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in 51555, IA (there are , serving 75 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 51555, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 51555, IA are Missouri Valley Elementary School, Missouri Valley Middle School and Missouri Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51555 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51555, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 51555, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Missouri Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 North 9th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Missouri Valley Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Missouri Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 51555, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51555, IA include Missouri Valley Elementary School, Missouri Valley Middle School and Missouri Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 51555?
3 public schools are located in 51555.
What percentage of students in 51555 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 51555 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51555?
51555 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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