For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,560 students in 50511, IA (there are , serving 503 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 50511, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50511, IA are Lucia Wallace Elementary School, Algona Middle School and Algona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 50511 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50511, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50511, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Grades: 3-4
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Algona Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Algona High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Grades: PK-K
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Grades: 1-2
| 205 students
50511, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Fork High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2111 Highway 169 N
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50511, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50511, IA include Lucia Wallace Elementary School, Algona Middle School and Algona High School.
How many public schools are located in 50511?
5 public schools are located in 50511.
What percentage of students in 50511 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 50511 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50511?
50511 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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