For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 639 students in Sioux Rapids, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA are Sioux Central Middle School, Sioux Central Elementary School and Sioux Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sioux Rapids have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sioux Rapids, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Central Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Central High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Sioux Rapids, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffalo Ridge Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: 1-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA include Sioux Central Middle School, Sioux Central Elementary School and Sioux Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Sioux Rapids?
3 public schools are located in Sioux Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Rapids?
Sioux Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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