For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 188 students in 51640, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 51640, IA are Marnie Simons Elementary School and Hamburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51640 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51640, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51640, IA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marnie Simons Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamburg Charter High Schools
Charter School
309 S Street
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
51640, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
105 East St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2703
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2703
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 51640, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51640, IA include Marnie Simons Elementary School and Hamburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 51640?
3 public schools are located in 51640.
What is the racial composition of students in 51640?
51640 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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