For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 181 students in 50452, IA (there are , serving 40 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 50452, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in 50452, IA is Cal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 50452 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50452, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50452, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
50452, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50452, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50452, IA include Cal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50452?
1 public schools are located in 50452.
What percentage of students in 50452 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 50452 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50452?
50452 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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