For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,339 students in Tama, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Tama, IA are South Tama County Elementary School and South Tama County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Tama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tama, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
South Tama County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meskwaki Settlement School
Magnet School
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Grades: K-12
| 274 students
Tama, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Grades: PK-2
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tama, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Tama, IA include South Tama County Elementary School and South Tama County High School.
How many public schools are located in Tama?
3 public schools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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