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Best Fayette County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,482 students in Fayette County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, IA are Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Fayette Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turkey Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 North Pine
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-3 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
North Fayette Valley Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Starmont Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Starmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
North Fayette Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Pine St
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
West Central Pk - 8 School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
West Central Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Starmont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wings Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 8th Ave Ne
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Gr: 1-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Oelwein High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Oelwein Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 12th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, IA include Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and North Fayette Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
15 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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