For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,092 students in Sioux Center, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux Center, IA are Sioux Center Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School and Sioux Center Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux Center, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sioux Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sioux Center, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Center Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
397 10th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Center Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Gr: 4-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux Center, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux Center, IA include Sioux Center Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School and Sioux Center Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sioux Center?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sioux Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Center?
Sioux Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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