For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 818 students in Algona, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Algona, IA are Lucia Wallace Elementary School and Algona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Algona, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Algona have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary 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:
9/
Top 20%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: 76% | 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: 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 elementary schools in Algona, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Algona, IA include Lucia Wallace Elementary School and Algona Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Algona?
3 public elementary schools are located in Algona.
What is the racial composition of students in Algona?
Algona public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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