For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 763 students in Story City, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Story City, IA are Roland-story Elementary School and Roland-story High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Story City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Story City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Story City, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roland-story Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Hillcrest Dr
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4386
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4386
Gr: PK-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Roland-story High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1009 Story St
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4329
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4329
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Story City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Story City, IA include Roland-story Elementary School and Roland-story High School.
How many public schools are located in Story City?
2 public schools are located in Story City.
What is the racial composition of students in Story City?
Story City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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