For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 835 students in Tama, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Tama, IA is South Tama County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tama, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Grades: K-12
| 292 students
Tama, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tama, IA include South Tama County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tama?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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