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1 schools in Zearing

Iowa · Public K-12

1 public K-12 school operate inside Zearing, with combined enrollment of about 169 students (1 elementary).

4-year change in Zearing

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
169
+3 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
566
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
169
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
1
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Colo-Nesco Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04169

About Zearing

Zearing is a rural-scale Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 1 schools and 169 students total.

Average school size in Zearing is around 169 students, 55% meaningfully below the Iowa average of about 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 166 students in SY 2020-21 versus 169 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Zearing discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Zearing, Iowa?
There is 1 public K-12 school in Zearing, with a combined enrollment of about 169.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Zearing?
Zearing has 1 elementary school.
What is the largest public school in Zearing?
Colo-Nesco Elementary School is the largest public school in Zearing by enrollment, with approximately 169 students.
What school districts serve Zearing?
Zearing public schools are operated by Colo-NESCO Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Zearing cover?
Public schools in Zearing serve students from pre-K through grade 4.