For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,534 students in 50112, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 50112, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50112, IA are Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50112 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50112, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50112, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: 3-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: 5-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50112, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50112, IA include Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 50112?
5 public schools are located in 50112.
What percentage of students in 50112 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 50112 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50112?
50112 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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