For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,659 students in 51250, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 547 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 51250, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 51250, IA are Sioux Center Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School and Sioux Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51250 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51250, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51250, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Center Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
397 10th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Sioux Center High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1031 13th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2981
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Sioux Center Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Gr: 4-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
1124 7th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2415
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 51250, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51250, IA include Sioux Center Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School and Sioux Center High School.
How many public schools are located in 51250?
5 public schools are located in 51250.
What percentage of students in 51250 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 51250 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51250?
51250 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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