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Best Sioux County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,414 students in Sioux County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, IA are Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and Rock Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sioux County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 14th Street
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Rock Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Boyden-hull Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Sioux Center Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Gr: 2-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
397 10th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Gr: K-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Rock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Sioux Center Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Gr: 4-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Ireton Elementary School
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, IA include Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and Rock Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sioux County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Sioux County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?

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