For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,642 students in 50322, IA (there are , serving 412 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 50322, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50322, IA are Karen Acres Elementary School, Urbandale Middle School and Urbandale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50322 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50322, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50322, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 74th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Urbandale Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #33.
Urbandale High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #44.
Olmsted Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
3305 92nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
50322, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50322, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50322, IA include Karen Acres Elementary School, Urbandale Middle School and Urbandale High School.
How many public schools are located in 50322?
5 public schools are located in 50322.
What percentage of students in 50322 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 50322 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50322?
50322 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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