For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,802 students in 51103, IA (there are , serving 351 private students). 92% 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, Liberty Elementary School and Hunt Elementary 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 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51103, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loess Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
51103, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1114 W 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
2410 W 1st St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
1314 West 3rd St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
1623 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
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, Liberty Elementary School and Hunt Elementary 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?
92% 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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