For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in 52591, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 52591, IA are Sigourney Jr-sr High School and Sigourney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52591 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52591, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52591, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sigourney Jr-sr High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
907 E Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sigourney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Jefferson St
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
52591, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
907 East Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Gr: 7-12
New Directions Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
907 East Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-3108
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-3108
Gr: 9-12
300 West Kelly St
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2566
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2566
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 52591, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52591, IA include Sigourney Jr-sr High School and Sigourney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52591?
2 public schools are located in 52591.
What is the racial composition of students in 52591?
52591 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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