For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 728 students in 52356, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 52356, IA are Mid-prairie High School, Mid-prairie West Elementary School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52356 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52356, 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 52356, IA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid-prairie High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Highway 22 E
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6091
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6091
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mid-prairie West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 6th Ave
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-2984
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-2984
Gr: 3-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 16%
52356, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alterntive Learning Cent (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 4th St.
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52356, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52356, IA include Mid-prairie High School, Mid-prairie West Elementary School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 52356?
3 public schools are located in 52356.
What is the racial composition of students in 52356?
52356 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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