For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,010 students in 50525, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 50525, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School and Clarion-goldfield-dows High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50525 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50525, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50525, IA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
50525, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50525, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50525, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School and Clarion-goldfield-dows High School.
How many public schools are located in 50525?
3 public schools are located in 50525.
What is the racial composition of students in 50525?
50525 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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