For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,456 students in 50131, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50131, IA are Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50131 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50131, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50131, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6207 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Gr: PK-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8701 Lyndhurst
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7370 Nw 54th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Gr: 6-7 | 1,135 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5905 N W 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Gr: K-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
50131, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Youth Homes Of Middle America (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7085 Nw Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 10%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50131, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50131, IA include Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50131?
6 public elementary schools are located in 50131.
What is the racial composition of students in 50131?
50131 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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