For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,933 students in Storm Lake, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 574 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Storm Lake, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Storm Lake, IA are Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake High School and Storm Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Storm Lake, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Storm Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Storm Lake, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Storm Lake High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Storm Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Gr: 2-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Gr: PK | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Gr: 12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
5950 90th Avenue
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Gr: K-1 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Storm Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Storm Lake, IA include Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake High School and Storm Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Storm Lake?
6 public schools are located in Storm Lake.
What percentage of students in Storm Lake go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Storm Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Storm Lake?
Storm Lake public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Storm Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Storm Lake include: Storm Lake High School vs. Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake High School vs. Storm Lake Elementary School, Storm Lake Elementary School vs. Storm Lake High School
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