For the 2026 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sioux Rapids, IA (2026)
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 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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