For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,822 students in 51103, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 362 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 51103, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 51103, IA are Loess Hills Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51103 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51103, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51103, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loess Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W. 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 51103, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51103, IA include Loess Hills Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 51103?
5 public schools are located in 51103.
What percentage of students in 51103 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 51103 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51103?
51103 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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