Best Buena Vista County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,118 students in Buena Vista County, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista County, IA are Sioux Central Middle School, Newell-fonda Middle School and Storm Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buena Vista County, IA public middle schools have an score of 50% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Buena Vista County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Buena Vista County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sioux Central Middle School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
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4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571

Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Newell-fonda Middle School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324

Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #33.

Storm Lake Middle School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
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1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080

Gr: 5-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buena Vista County, IA

Buena Vista County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Albert City-truesdale High School (Closed 2005)

Box 98
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416

Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Alta 5-8 Middle School (Closed 2012)

1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1401

Gr: 5-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Buffalo Ridge Charter School (Closed 2009)

Charter School

4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571

Gr: 1-6

Newell-fonda Pre School (Closed 2009)

205 Clark St Po Box 297
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324

Gr: PK-K | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School (Closed 2023)

205 Clark St, 205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324

Gr: 4-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

North Elementary School (Closed 2010)

301 E 7th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072

Gr: 2-4 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

South Elementary School (Closed 2010)

310 Cayuga
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069

Gr: PK-4 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Storm Lake Alternative School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180

Gr: 9-12

West Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1001 W 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074

Gr: K-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista County, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista County, IA include Sioux Central Middle School, Newell-fonda Middle School and Storm Lake Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Buena Vista County?

3 public middle schools are located in Buena Vista County.

What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista County?

Buena Vista County public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).