For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 192 students in Thornburg, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Thornburg, IA are Tri-county Jr/sr High School and Tri-county Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornburg, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Thornburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Thornburg, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Thornburg, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3003 Highway 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thornburg, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Thornburg, IA include Tri-county Jr/sr High School and Tri-county Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thornburg?
2 public schools are located in Thornburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornburg?
Thornburg public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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