For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 258 students in Swea City, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swea City, IA are North Kossuth Elementary School and North Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swea City, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Swea City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Swea City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Swea City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 Fifth St. N.
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Swea City, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Swea City, IA include North Kossuth Elementary School and North Union Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Swea City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Swea City.
What is the racial composition of students in Swea City?
Swea City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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