For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 895 students in Vinton, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vinton, IA are Vinton-shellsburg Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vinton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Vinton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Tilford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Vinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-2
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vinton, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vinton, IA include Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and Tilford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vinton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton?
Vinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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