For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 690 students in 52247, IA (there are , serving 254 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 52247, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 52247, IA are Mid-prairie Middle School and Mid-prairie East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 52247 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52247, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52247, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-prairie Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Mid-prairie East Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 6th St
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2243
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2243
Grades: K-2
| 280 students
52247, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1592 Angle Rd. Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52247, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52247, IA include Mid-prairie Middle School and Mid-prairie East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52247?
2 public schools are located in 52247.
What percentage of students in 52247 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 52247 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52247?
52247 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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