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Best Fort Dodge Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,031 students in Fort Dodge, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA are Feelhaver Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Dodge, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Dodge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Dodge, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Feelhaver Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 14th Ave N
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5680
Gr: 1-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 14th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5602
Gr: 1-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Fort Dodge Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Duncombe Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5623
Gr: 1-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
945 South 18th Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5882
Gr: 1-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fair Oaks Middle School (Closed 2014)
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 5-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Gr: 9-12
Hillcrest Elementary School (Closed 2012)
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Phillips Middle School (Closed 2014)
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2013)
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA include Feelhaver Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Fort Dodge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Dodge?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fort Dodge.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fort Dodge are often viewed compared to one another?

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