For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,201 students in 51105, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,864 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in 51105, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 51105, IA are Unity Elementary School and Irving Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51105 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51105, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51105, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Unity Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6834
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6834
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
51105, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Campus Indiv Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1121 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
200 Paxton St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
1010 Iowa St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51105, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51105, IA include Unity Elementary School and Irving Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51105?
3 public schools are located in 51105.
What percentage of students in 51105 go to public school?
39% of all K-12 students in 51105 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51105?
51105 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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