For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 818 students in Algona, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Algona, IA are Lucia Wallace Elementary School and Algona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Algona, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Algona have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Gr: 1-2 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Algona, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Fork High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2111 Highway 169 N
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Algona, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Algona, IA include Lucia Wallace Elementary School and Algona Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Algona?
3 public elementary schools are located in Algona.
What is the racial composition of students in Algona?
Algona public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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