Top 5 Best Kossuth County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,978 students in Kossuth County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 639 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Kossuth County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Kossuth County, IA are North Union Elementary School, Lucia Wallace Elementary School and Luverne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kossuth County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Kossuth County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Kossuth County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Union Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
308 310th Street
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Grades: 3-4
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Luverne Elementary School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 Hanna Ave
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
North Kossuth Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #55.
North Union Middle School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #66.
Algona Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Algona High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 9-12
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Grades: PK-K
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Grades: 1-2
| 190 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kossuth County, IA

Kossuth County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2111 Highway 169 N
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
203 Fifth St. N.
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
308 310th St
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
543 Dieckman St Ne.
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Grades: PK-4
| 47 students
543 Dieckman St Ne.
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2720
Grades: 5-8
| 61 students
543 Dieckman St. Ne, 543 Dieck
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Grades: PK
| 5 students
404 3rd St. S.
Wesley, IA 50483
(515) 679-4450
Grades: PK-4
| 75 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kossuth County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Kossuth County, IA include North Union Elementary School, Lucia Wallace Elementary School and Luverne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kossuth County, IA?
9 public schools are located in Kossuth County, IA.
What percentage of students in Kossuth County, IA go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Kossuth County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kossuth County, IA?
Kossuth County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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