For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 260 students in Runnells, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Runnells, IA is Runnells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnells, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Runnells have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Runnells, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Runnells Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6575 Se 116th Street
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Runnells, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Runnells, IA include Runnells Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Runnells?
1 public schools are located in Runnells.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnells?
Runnells public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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