For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,392 students in 51106, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 677 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 51106, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 51106, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, East Middle School and Morningside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51106 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51106, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51106, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 S Maple St
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Spalding Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Gr: K-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 51106, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51106, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, East Middle School and Morningside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51106?
6 public schools are located in 51106.
What percentage of students in 51106 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 51106 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51106?
51106 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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