For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,502 students in 50211, IA (there are , serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 50211, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50211, IA are Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk Middle School and Orchard Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50211 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50211, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50211, IA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Gr: 4-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Norwalk Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 W North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Gr: 2-3 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Norwalk Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1130 North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Gr: PK-1 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
50211, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Gr: 1-5 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50211, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50211, IA include Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk Middle School and Orchard Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50211?
5 public schools are located in 50211.
What percentage of students in 50211 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 50211 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50211?
50211 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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