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Don't Settle.
Choose World-Class Education.

Small-town values. Big opportunities.

At Colfax-Mingo CSD, families don’t have to settle. We offer small class sizes, abundant opportunities, and a high-quality education where every student is known, supported, and challenged — all within a community that shows up for its schools.

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Our Commitment to Your Child

Your child deserves an environment where they are supported, challenged, and set up to succeed. At Colfax-Mingo, that means high expectations paired with the care, attention, and collaboration needed for every student to thrive: academically, socially, and personally.

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Our Schools

Your child’s school experience should feel personal, supportive, and full of opportunity. Colfax-Mingo students attend:

 

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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.

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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).

Take the Next Step for Your Child

Request open enrollment information and learn what a more personal, opportunity-rich education could look like for your family at Colfax-Mingo CSD.

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For more information on our district, our staff and our community, please visit our main website by clicking the link below.

Take a look at Colfax-Mingo

Colfax-Mingo Community School District

1000 N. Walnut St., Colfax, IA 50054

(515) 674-3646

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