For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 413 students in Algona, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Algona, IA is Algona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Algona, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Algona have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Algona, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 middle schools in Algona, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Algona, IA include Algona Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Algona?
1 public middle schools are located in Algona.
What is the racial composition of students in Algona?
Algona public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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