The Colfax-Mingo School District is a growing system serving approximately 900 students from the Communities of Colfax, Mingo, Ira and Valeria.  The elementary and high school are located in Colfax.  Grades 6-8 attend the middle school in Mingo.

The individual is the focus in the C-M District, which is a member of the New Iowa School Development Corporation (NISDC).  There is a complete computer program kindergarten through high school with a brand new computer lab at the elementary school.

 The middle school has developed a portfolio project focusing on the individual and franchised by the C-M Education Foundation. 

At the high school, a mentor program matching the students with a person in their occupational field allows them to explore career options.  The district has also received a grant from the Carver foundation which was used to design a new science lab at the high school emphasizing critical thinking skills through the use of technology.

A member of the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference, Colfax-Mingo offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities in both arts and athletics.