For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,142 students in 51601, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 51601, IA are Shenandoah High School, Shenandoah Middle School and Shenandoah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51601 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51601, 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 51601, IA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Mustang Dr
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
304 West Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
51601, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51601, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51601, IA include Shenandoah High School, Shenandoah Middle School and Shenandoah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51601?
5 public schools are located in 51601.
What is the racial composition of students in 51601?
51601 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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