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Best 51601 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 414 students in 51601, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 51601, IA are Shenandoah Middle School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 51601 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51601, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51601, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 51601 Iowa

51601, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 51601, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 51601, IA include Shenandoah Middle School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 51601?
2 public middle schools are located in 51601.
What is the racial composition of students in 51601?
51601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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