For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 829 students in Evansdale, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Evansdale, IA are Poyner Elementary School and Bunger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evansdale, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Evansdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Evansdale, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poyner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1138 Central Ave
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-1534
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-1534
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Bunger Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
157 S Roosevelt Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Evansdale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Collins Ave
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2050
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2050
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Evansdale, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Evansdale, IA include Poyner Elementary School and Bunger Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Evansdale?
2 public elementary schools are located in Evansdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Evansdale?
Evansdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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