For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,491 students in Boone County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, IA are Ogden Elementary School, United Community School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
United Community School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Grades: 2-4
| 338 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ogden Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
Madrid Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #77.
Boone Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Grades: 5-8
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Hancock Drive
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Grades: PK-1
| 318 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
511 Cedar St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Grades: 2-3
| 145 students
Futures Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
727 W 3rd St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Grades: 10-12
| 35 students
106 S Webster
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Grades: K-1
| 87 students
404 Walnut St, 404 Walnut St
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Grades: 4-6
| 112 students
711 W Mamie Eisenhower
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Grades: PK-1
| 128 students
1420 Benton
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Grades: K-2
| 142 students
102 S Boone St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Grades: PK-1
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, IA include Ogden Elementary School, United Community School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boone County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Boone County include: Madrid Junior High School vs. Madrid Elementary School, Ogden Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Madrid Elementary School vs. Madrid Junior High School
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