Our Schools
Your child’s school experience should feel personal, supportive, and full of opportunity. Colfax-Mingo students attend:
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Elementary School (K–6) featuring small class sizes and the Ron Clark Academy House System, designed to build connection, leadership, and a strong sense of belonging.
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Junior & Senior High School (7–12) offering strong academics, extracurricular involvement, and meaningful relationships with teachers who know their students by name.
It’s a school experience that feels intentional, not one where students get lost in the crowd.
Opportunity Beyond the Classroom
From athletics and fine arts to 20+ student clubs, students have meaningful opportunities to get involved, try new things, and form real relationships with peers and mentors. Unique experiences like our student-run coffee shop even provide real job experience right on campus.
Abundant Student Scholarships
Every graduating senior who chooses to continue their education has access to meaningful scholarship support. This year alone, more than $130,000 in scholarships will be awarded to help students pursue college, career training, or other post-secondary paths. It’s one more way we help students move forward with confidence.
Small Community. Strong Connections.
Colfax-Mingo is a district of approximately 800 students, where relationships matter and families are known by name. Just 25 minutes from Des Moines, our community combines small-town care with convenient access to work, activities, and opportunity.
If you’re looking for a place where your child — and your family — truly belong, you’ll find it here.
Investing in Students. Supporting Families.
We’re committed to creating the best possible experience for our students and staff for years to come. In 2023 we completed a $20M facilities renovation project that included a brand new football field, gymnasium, wrestling room, weight room and indoor track. And now in 2026, we will finish construction on a $3.4M state-of-the-art child care center (and this is still just the beginning).
