Top 10 Best Boone County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,684 students in Boone County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 244 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Boone County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, IA are United Community School, Ogden Elementary School and Ogden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Boone County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United Community School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Ogden High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
732 W Division
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Ogden Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2912
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Grades: 2-4
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Madrid Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
Boone High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 7th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #88.
Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
Madrid High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1010.
Boone Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 W Mamie Eisenhower
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Grades: PK-1
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
102 S Boone St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Grades: PK-1
| 174 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boone County, IA

Boone County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
511 Cedar St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Grades: 2-3
| 145 students
727 W 3rd St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Grades: 10-12
| 35 students
106 S Webster
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Grades: K-1
| 87 students
404 Walnut St, 404 Walnut St
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Grades: 4-6
| 112 students
1420 Benton
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Grades: K-2
| 142 students
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Grades: PK-1
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, IA include United Community School, Ogden Elementary School and Ogden High School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County, IA?
13 public schools are located in Boone County, IA.
What percentage of students in Boone County, IA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Boone County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County, IA?
Boone County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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