For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,810 students in Storm Lake, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 310 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Storm Lake, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Storm Lake, IA are Storm Lake High School, Storm Lake Middle School and Storm Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Storm Lake, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Storm Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Storm Lake, IA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #22.
Storm Lake Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Grades: 5-8
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
Storm Lake Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: K-4
| 1,040 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Grades: PK-K
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 12
| 44 students
Storm Lake, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E 7th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Grades: 2-4
| 122 students
310 Cayuga
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Storm Lake Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1001 W 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: K-4
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Storm Lake, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Storm Lake, IA include Storm Lake High School, Storm Lake Middle School and Storm Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Storm Lake, IA?
5 public schools are located in Storm Lake, IA.
What percentage of students in Storm Lake, IA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Storm Lake, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Storm Lake, IA?
Storm Lake, IA public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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