Best Public Schools in 50459 (Northwood, IA) (2025-26)

Best 50459 Iowa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in 50459, IA.

The top ranked public schools in 50459, IA are Northwood-kensett Middle/high School and Northwood-kensett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 50459 have an score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50459, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50459, IA Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Northwood-kensett Middle/high School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%)
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704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142

Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Northwood-kensett Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
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1200 1st Ave North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127

Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 50459, IA?

The top ranked public schools in 50459, IA include Northwood-kensett Middle/high School and Northwood-kensett Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 50459?

2 public schools are located in 50459.

What is the racial composition of students in 50459?

50459 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).