For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 379 students in Sioux Rapids, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sioux Rapids, IA are Sioux Central Middle School and Sioux Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux Rapids, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sioux Rapids have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Sioux Rapids, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Central Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sioux Rapids, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sioux Rapids, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sioux Rapids, IA include Sioux Central Middle School and Sioux Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sioux Rapids?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sioux Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Rapids?
Sioux Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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