For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,161 students in 51301, IA (there are , serving 245 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 51301, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 51301, IA are Spencer High School, Spencer Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51301 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51301, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51301, IA 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E 3rd St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 4th Ave. Sw
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Fairview Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 5th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Gr: 1-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
724 West 9th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
51301, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51301, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51301, IA include Spencer High School, Spencer Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51301?
5 public schools are located in 51301.
What percentage of students in 51301 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 51301 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51301?
51301 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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