For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,467 students in 50211, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50211, IA are Lakewood Elementary School, Orchard Hills Elementary School and Norwalk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50211 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50211, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50211, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Grades: 4-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 W North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Grades: 2-3
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Norwalk Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: n/an/a
1130 North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Grades: PK-1
| 579 students
50211, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Grades: 1-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50211, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50211, IA include Lakewood Elementary School, Orchard Hills Elementary School and Norwalk Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50211?
4 public elementary schools are located in 50211.
What is the racial composition of students in 50211?
50211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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