For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,218 students in Tama County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tama County, IA are Dysart-geneseo Elementary School, Union Middle School and South Tama County 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 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tama County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Lincoln
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Union Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 West
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
North Tama Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
South Tama County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Gmg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Wallace Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
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 South Tama County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tama County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Tama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama County?
Tama County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tama County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tama County include: Dysart-geneseo Elementary School vs. North Tama Elementary School, Meskwaki Settlement School vs. South Tama County Middle School, South Tama County Middle School vs. Meskwaki Settlement School
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