For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,729 students in Boone County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 202 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Boone County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, IA are Ogden Elementary School, United Community School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
United Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Grades: 2-4
| 357 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madrid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ogden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2912
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2912
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #66.
Ogden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 W Division
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
Madrid Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #88.
Boone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #99.
Madrid High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1010.
Boone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Grades: 5-8
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
711 W Mamie Eisenhower
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Grades: PK-1
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madrid Elementary Preschool
Magnet School
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Page Elementary School
Magnet School
102 S Boone St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Grades: PK-1
| 198 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
511 Cedar St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Grades: 2-3
| 145 students
Futures Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
727 W 3rd St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Grades: 10-12
| 35 students
106 S Webster
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Grades: K-1
| 87 students
404 Walnut St, 404 Walnut St
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Grades: 4-6
| 112 students
1420 Benton
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Grades: K-2
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, IA include Ogden Elementary School, United Community School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
13 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boone County include: Ogden High School vs. Madrid High School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Ogden Elementary School, Madrid Junior High School vs. Madrid Elementary School
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