For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,249 students in Tama, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Tama, IA are South Tama County Elementary School and South Tama County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Tama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tama, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tama, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Gr: 3-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tama, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Tama, IA include South Tama County Elementary School and South Tama County High School.
How many public schools are located in Tama?
3 public schools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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