For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,342 students in Sioux County, IA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,657 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Sioux County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Sioux County, IA are Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and Moc-floyd Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sioux County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1701 14th Street
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Moc-floyd Valley High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 8th St Se
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Boyden-hull Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Boyden-hull High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 1st St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Grades: 2-5
| 209 students
Rank: #88.
Sioux Center Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #99.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #1010.
Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
397 10th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Grades: K-3
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1212.
Sioux Center Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Grades: 4-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1313.
Sioux Center High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1031 13th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1414.
Rock Valley High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #1515.
West Sioux High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
1124 7th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Sioux County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 4th Ave S
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sioux County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sioux County, IA include Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and Moc-floyd Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Sioux County?
18 public schools are located in Sioux County.
What percentage of students in Sioux County go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Sioux County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sioux County include: Sioux Center Middle School vs. Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School vs. Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School, Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School vs. Kinsey Elementary School
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