For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,156 students in 50138, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50138, IA are Knoxville Middle School and Northstar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 50138 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50138, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50138, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knoxville Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northstar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6527
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6527
Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185
Gr: PK-2 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
50138, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50138, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50138, IA include Knoxville Middle School and Northstar Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50138?
3 public elementary schools are located in 50138.
What is the racial composition of students in 50138?
50138 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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