For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,650 students in Storm Lake, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Storm Lake, IA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Storm Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Storm Lake, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Grades: 5-8
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Storm Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: 1-4
| 807 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 elementary schools in Storm Lake, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Storm Lake, IA include Storm Lake Middle School and Storm Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Storm Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Storm Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Storm Lake?
Storm Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Storm Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Storm Lake include: Storm Lake Middle School vs. Storm Lake Elementary School, Storm Lake Elementary School vs. Storm Lake Middle School
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