For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,283 students in 52339, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 52339, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 52339 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 52339, IA 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 American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52339, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary 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
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
South Tama County High 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
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Grades: K-12
| 292 students
52339, 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 52339, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52339, IA include South Tama County Elementary School and South Tama County High School.
How many public schools are located in 52339?
3 public schools are located in 52339.
What is the racial composition of students in 52339?
52339 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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