Best Public Schools in Colfax, IA (2026)

Best Colfax Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 715 students in Colfax, IA.

The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, IA are Colfax-mingo Elementary School and Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Colfax, IA public schools have an score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Colfax, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Colfax-mingo Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465

Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
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204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111

Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, IA include Colfax-mingo Elementary School and Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Colfax?

2 public schools are located in Colfax.

What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?

Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).