For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,072 students in 50701, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50701, IA are Kingsley Elementary School, Orange Elementary School and Lou Henry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50701 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50701, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50701, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Sunset Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lou Henry Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Rachael St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 Hillcrest Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Fred Becker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
50701, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50701, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50701, IA include Kingsley Elementary School, Orange Elementary School and Lou Henry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50701?
6 public elementary schools are located in 50701.
What is the racial composition of students in 50701?
50701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).