For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 579 students in La Porte City, IA.
The top ranked public schools in La Porte City, IA are La Porte City Elementary School and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in La Porte City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Porte City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Porte City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Fillmore
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Porte City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in La Porte City, IA include La Porte City Elementary School and Union High School.
How many public schools are located in La Porte City?
2 public schools are located in La Porte City.
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte City?
La Porte City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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