For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,560 students in Algona, IA (there are , serving 503 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Algona, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Algona, IA are Lucia Wallace Elementary School, Algona Middle School and Algona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Algona, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Algona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Algona, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Grades: 3-4
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Algona Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Algona High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Grades: PK-K
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Grades: 1-2
| 205 students
Algona, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Fork High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2111 Highway 169 N
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Algona, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Algona, IA include Lucia Wallace Elementary School, Algona Middle School and Algona High School.
How many public schools are located in Algona?
5 public schools are located in Algona.
What percentage of students in Algona go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Algona are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Algona?
Algona public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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