Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Dodge, IA (2025-26)

Best Fort Dodge Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 774 students in Fort Dodge, IA.

The top-ranked public middle school in Fort Dodge, IA is 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 middle school have an score of 50% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Dodge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Dodge, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fort Dodge Middle School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
:

Bottom 50%

800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691

Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Fair Oaks Middle School (Closed 2014)

416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691

Gr: 5-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305

Gr: 9-12

Hillcrest Elementary School (Closed 2012)

712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613

Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Phillips Middle School (Closed 2014)

1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711

Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2013)

733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817

Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Dodge, IA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Dodge, IA include Fort Dodge Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Fort Dodge?

1 public middle schools are located in Fort Dodge.

What is the racial composition of students in Fort Dodge?

Fort Dodge public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).