Best Public Schools in Boone, IA (2025-26)

Best Boone Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,292 students in Boone, IA (there are , serving 202 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Boone, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in Boone, IA are Franklin Elementary School, United Community School and Boone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Boone, IA public schools have an score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Boone have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Boone, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Franklin Elementary School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
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1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860

Gr: 2-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

United Community School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319

Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #33.

Boone High School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
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400 7th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890

Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #44.

Boone Middle School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
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1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020

Gr: 5-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: n/an/a

Ledges Elementary School

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1805 Hancock Drive
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750

Gr: PK-1 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Boone, Iowa

Boone, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Bryant Elementary School (Closed 2010)

511 Cedar St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760

Gr: 2-3 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Futures Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

727 W 3rd St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885

Gr: 10-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2005)

106 S Webster
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780

Gr: K-1 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2023)

711 W Mamie Eisenhower
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800

Gr: PK-1 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Lowell Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1420 Benton
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820

Gr: K-2 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Page Elementary School (Closed 2023)

102 S Boone St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840

Gr: PK-1 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

United North (Closed 2023)

1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319

Gr: PK-1 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Boone, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Boone, IA include Franklin Elementary School, United Community School and Boone High School.

How many public schools are located in Boone?

5 public schools are located in Boone.

What percentage of students in Boone go to public school?

92% of all K-12 students in Boone are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Boone?

Boone public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).