For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,374 students in Sioux County, IA (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,748 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Sioux County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Sioux County, IA are Hospers Elementary School, Orange City Elementary School and Moc-floyd Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sioux County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hospers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 4th Ave S
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Orange City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
312 1st St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Moc-floyd Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 8th St Se
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Boyden-hull Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #77.
Boyden-hull High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 1st St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 291 students
Rank: #88.
Hawarden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Grades: 2-5
| 196 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
West Sioux Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Rock Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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
Rank: #1515.
Rock Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #1616.
West Sioux High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ireton Elementary School
Magnet School
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Grades: PK-1
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sioux County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sioux County, IA include Hospers Elementary School, Orange City Elementary School and Moc-floyd Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sioux County?
17 public schools are located in Sioux County.
What percentage of students in Sioux County go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Sioux County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sioux County include: Sioux Center Middle School vs. Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School vs. Orange City Elementary School, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School vs. Sioux Center Middle School
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