For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loess Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W. 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
51103, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1114 W 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
2410 W 1st St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1314 West 3rd St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1623 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
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).
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