For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,031 students in Fort Dodge, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA are Cooper Elementary School, Feelhaver Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Dodge, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Dodge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Dodge, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 14th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Grades: 1-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Feelhaver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 14th Ave N
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Grades: 1-5
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Dodge Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #44.
Duncombe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1620 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Grades: 1-5
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
945 South 18th Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Grades: 1-5
| 344 students
Fort Dodge, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Grades: 5-6
| 507 students
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Grades: PK-4
| 141 students
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA include Cooper Elementary School, Feelhaver Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Dodge?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fort Dodge.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fort Dodge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fort Dodge include: Feelhaver Elementary School vs. Cooper Elementary School, Butler Elementary School vs. Duncombe Elementary School, Duncombe Elementary School vs. Butler Elementary School
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