For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 417 students in 50568, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50568, IA are Newell-fonda Elementary School and Newell-fonda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50568 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50568, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50568, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell-fonda Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Newell-fonda Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
50568, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Clark St Po Box 297
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: PK-K | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
205 Clark St, 205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: 4-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50568, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50568, IA include Newell-fonda Elementary School and Newell-fonda Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50568?
2 public elementary schools are located in 50568.
What is the racial composition of students in 50568?
50568 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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