For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,600 students in 50021, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 50021, IA are Northeast Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50021 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50021, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50021, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1705 Ne Trilein Dr
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9620
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9620
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 Se Trilein Dr
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9650
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9650
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Se 3rd St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9660
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9660
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
50021, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Nw School St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9670
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50021, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50021, IA include Northeast Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50021?
3 public schools are located in 50021.
What is the racial composition of students in 50021?
50021 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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