For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,278 students in Tama County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tama County, IA are Dysart-geneseo Elementary School, Union Middle School and North Tama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tama County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tama County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Lincoln
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Union Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 West
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
North Tama Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Gmg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Wallace Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
South Tama County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Grades: 5-8
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Grades: K-12
| 271 students
Tama County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Olive Street
Chelsea, IA 52215
(641) 489-2101
Chelsea, IA 52215
(641) 489-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
509 Washington St, 509 Washing
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2875
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2875
Grades: K-2
| 44 students
509 Washington St., 509 Washin
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2842
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2842
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Grades: PK-2
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tama County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tama County, IA include Dysart-geneseo Elementary School, Union Middle School and North Tama Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tama County, IA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Tama County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama County, IA?
Tama County, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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