For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,991 students in Webster County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster County, IA are Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School, Dayton Center and Southeast Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Pierce Street
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dayton Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 2nd St. Nw
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Gr: PK-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Valley Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30850 Paragon Ave.
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Feelhaver Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 14th Ave N
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Gr: 1-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 14th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Gr: 1-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Fort Dodge Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Duncombe Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1620 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Gr: 1-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
945 South 18th Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Gr: 1-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster County, IA include Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School, Dayton Center and Southeast Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Webster County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Webster County include: Feelhaver Elementary School vs. Cooper Elementary School, Butler Elementary School vs. Duncombe Elementary School, Duncombe Elementary School vs. Butler Elementary School
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