For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,467 students in Norwalk, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwalk, IA are Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk Middle School and Orchard Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Norwalk, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Gr: 4-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Norwalk Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 W North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Gr: 2-3 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1130 North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Gr: PK-1 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Norwalk, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Gr: 1-5 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwalk, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwalk, IA include Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk Middle School and Orchard Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norwalk?
4 public elementary schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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