For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 276 students in Runnells, IA.
The top ranked public school in Runnells, IA is Runnells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnells, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Runnells have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Runnells, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Runnells Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6575 Se 116th Street
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Runnells, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Runnells, IA include Runnells Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Runnells?
1 public schools are located in Runnells.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnells?
Runnells public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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