For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 168 students in 50447, IA (there are , serving 36 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 50447, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in 50447, IA is West Hancock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 50447 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50447, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50447, IA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hancock Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
50447, Iowa 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
423 E. 5th St. Po Box 130
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50447, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50447, IA include West Hancock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50447?
1 public schools are located in 50447.
What percentage of students in 50447 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 50447 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50447?
50447 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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