For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,127 students in 51401, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51401, IA are Fairview Elementary School, Carroll Middle School and Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 51401 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51401, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51401, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 East 18th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3203 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Gr: 5-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Gr: 3-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
51401, Iowa 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 51401, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51401, IA include Fairview Elementary School, Carroll Middle School and Adams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 51401?
3 public elementary schools are located in 51401.
What is the racial composition of students in 51401?
51401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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