For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,457 students in 52556, IA (there are , serving 266 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 52556, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 52556, IA are Washington Elementary School, Fairfield Middle School and Pence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52556 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52556, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52556, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Grades: PK-1
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 W Fillmore
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Grades: 5-8
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Pence Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South 6th Street
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2957
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2957
Grades: 2-4
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Broadway
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
52556, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 West Stone
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52556, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52556, IA include Washington Elementary School, Fairfield Middle School and Pence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52556?
4 public schools are located in 52556.
What percentage of students in 52556 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 52556 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52556?
52556 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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