Best Vinton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,301 students in Vinton, IA.

The top-ranked public schools in Vinton, IA are Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Vinton-shellsburg High School and Tilford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Vinton, IA public schools have an score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Vinton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Vinton, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Vinton-shellsburg Middle School

(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
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212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Vinton-shellsburg High School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
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210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

Tilford Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Vinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Lincoln Center (Closed 2008)

503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

West Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)

516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Vinton, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in Vinton, IA include Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Vinton-shellsburg High School and Tilford Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Vinton?

3 public schools are located in Vinton.

What is the racial composition of students in Vinton?

Vinton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).