For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 641 students in 50156, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 50156, IA are Madrid Elementary School, Madrid Junior High School and Madrid High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50156 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50156, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50156, IA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Madrid Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Madrid High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50156, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50156, IA include Madrid Elementary School, Madrid Junior High School and Madrid High School.
How many public schools are located in 50156?
4 public schools are located in 50156.
What is the racial composition of students in 50156?
50156 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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