For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,143 students in Sheldon, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 170 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Sheldon, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Sheldon, IA are East Elementary School, Sheldon Middle School and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheldon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sheldon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheldon, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Sheldon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Little Orabs Preschool
Magnet School
109 N 18th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheldon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sheldon, IA include East Elementary School, Sheldon Middle School and Sheldon High School.
How many public schools are located in Sheldon?
4 public schools are located in Sheldon.
What percentage of students in Sheldon go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Sheldon are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon?
Sheldon public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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