For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 361 students in Sheffield, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Sheffield, IA are West Fork High School and West Fork Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheffield, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
West Fork Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 Park Street
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Sheffield, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 North 7th St
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4069
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4069
Grades: PK
| n/a students
504 Park St
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheffield, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sheffield, IA include West Fork High School and West Fork Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sheffield?
2 public schools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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