For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 198 students in Sumner, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Sumner, IA is Durant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sumner have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sumner, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Fifth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumner, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sumner, IA include Durant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sumner?
1 public elementary schools are located in Sumner.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner?
Sumner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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