For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 465 students in 50424, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 50424, IA are North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, North Iowa Middle School and North Iowa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50424 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50424, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50424, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
North Iowa Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
North Iowa High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 50424, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50424, IA include North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, North Iowa Middle School and North Iowa High School.
How many public schools are located in 50424?
3 public schools are located in 50424.
What is the racial composition of students in 50424?
50424 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).