For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,971 students in Buena Vista County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista County, IA are Sioux Central Elementary School, Sioux Central Middle School and Alta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buena Vista County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buena Vista County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sioux Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Sioux Central Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1400
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1400
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Newell-fonda Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Orchard
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Grades: 5-8
| 789 students
Rank: #88.
Storm Lake Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: K-4
| 1,019 students
Buena Vista County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 98
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1401
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1401
Grades: 5-8
| 136 students
Buffalo Ridge Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
205 Clark St Po Box 297
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: PK-K
| 6 students
205 Clark St, 205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: 4-5
| 79 students
301 E 7th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Grades: 2-4
| 122 students
310 Cayuga
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Storm Lake Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1001 W 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: K-4
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista County, IA include Sioux Central Elementary School, Sioux Central Middle School and Alta Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista County, IA?
8 public elementary schools are located in Buena Vista County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista County, IA?
Buena Vista County, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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