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Best 51103 Iowa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,802 students in 51103, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 351 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 51103, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in 51103, IA are Loess Hills Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 51103 have an score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51103, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51103, IA Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Loess Hills Elementary School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
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1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843

Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Hunt Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1114 W. 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833

Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #33.

West Middle School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
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3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813

Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Liberty Elementary School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
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1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845

Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #55.

West High School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
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2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772

Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 51103 Iowa

51103, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Crescent Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1114 W 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825

Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2015)

2410 W 1st St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826

Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Everett Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1314 West 3rd St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827

Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Smith Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1623 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845

Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 51103, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in 51103, IA include Loess Hills Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and West Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 51103?

5 public schools are located in 51103.

What percentage of students in 51103 go to public school?

92% of all K-12 students in 51103 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in 51103?

51103 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).