For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 106 students in Thornburg, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Thornburg, IA is Tri-county Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornburg, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thornburg have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Thornburg, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Thornburg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3003 Highway 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornburg, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornburg, IA include Tri-county Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thornburg?
1 public elementary schools are located in Thornburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornburg?
Thornburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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