For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 531 students in Kossuth County, IA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Kossuth County, IA are North Union Middle School and Algona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kossuth County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Kossuth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kossuth County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Kossuth County 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%
405 Hanna Ave
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Gr: 1-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
203 Fifth St. N.
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
308 310th St
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
543 Dieckman St Ne.
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
543 Dieckman St Ne.
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2720
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2720
Gr: 5-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
543 Dieckman St. Ne, 543 Dieck
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Gr: PK | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
404 3rd St. S.
Wesley, IA 50483
(515) 679-4450
Wesley, IA 50483
(515) 679-4450
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kossuth County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kossuth County, IA include North Union Middle School and Algona Middle School. Kossuth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Kossuth County?
2 public middle schools are located in Kossuth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kossuth County?
Kossuth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kossuth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kossuth County include: North Union Middle School vs. Algona Middle School, Algona Middle School vs. North Union Middle School
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