For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 631 students in 50438, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50438, IA are Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School and Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50438 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50438, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 50438, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
620 W 11th St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 W. 11th St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
50438, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Gr: 5-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50438, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50438, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School and Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50438?
2 public elementary schools are located in 50438.
What is the racial composition of students in 50438?
50438 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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