For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 862 students in 51576, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 51576, IA are Underwood Middle School, Underwood High School and Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51576 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51576, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51576, IA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Underwood Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2332
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2332
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Underwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51576, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51576, IA include Underwood Middle School, Underwood High School and Underwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51576?
3 public schools are located in 51576.
What is the racial composition of students in 51576?
51576 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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