For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 257 students in Fairbank, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairbank, IA are Fairbank Elementary School, Rural Elementary School #1 and Rural Elementary School #2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbank, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairbank have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairbank, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairbank Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 5th St N
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rural Elementary School #1
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Rural Elementary School #2
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Rural Elementary School #4
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1153 Denison Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairbank, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairbank, IA include Fairbank Elementary School, Rural Elementary School #1 and Rural Elementary School #2.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairbank?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fairbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbank?
Fairbank public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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