For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,226 students in 51301, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51301, IA are Spencer Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Fairview Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 51301 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51301, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51301, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 4th Ave. Sw
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 5th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Gr: 1-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
51301, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 51301, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51301, IA include Spencer Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Fairview Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 51301?
3 public elementary schools are located in 51301.
What is the racial composition of students in 51301?
51301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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