For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,579 students in Sioux Center, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 547 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Sioux Center, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Sioux Center, IA are Sioux Center Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School and Sioux Center Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux Center, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sioux Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sioux Center, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sioux Center Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Kinsey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
397 10th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Grades: K-3
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Sioux Center Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Grades: 4-5
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Sioux Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1031 13th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sioux Center, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sioux Center, IA include Sioux Center Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School and Sioux Center Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Sioux Center?
4 public schools are located in Sioux Center.
What percentage of students in Sioux Center go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Sioux Center are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Center?
Sioux Center public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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