For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,583 students in Algona, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 503 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Algona, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Algona, IA are Lucia Wallace Elementary School, Algona Middle School and Algona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Algona, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Algona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Algona, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Gr: 3-4 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Algona Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Algona High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Gr: PK-K | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Gr: 1-2 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Algona, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Algona, IA include Lucia Wallace Elementary School, Algona Middle School and Algona High School.
How many public schools are located in Algona?
5 public schools are located in Algona.
What percentage of students in Algona go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Algona are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Algona?
Algona public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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