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Best Newell Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 542 students in Newell, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Newell, IA are Newell-fonda Elementary School, Newell-fonda Middle School and Newell-fonda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newell, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Newell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Newell, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell-fonda Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Newell-fonda Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Newell-fonda High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newell, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Newell, IA include Newell-fonda Elementary School, Newell-fonda Middle School and Newell-fonda High School.
How many public schools are located in Newell?
3 public schools are located in Newell.
What is the racial composition of students in Newell?
Newell public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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