For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,406 students in 51106, IA (there are , serving 677 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 51106, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 51106, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, East Middle School and Morningside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51106 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51106, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51106, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 S Maple St
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Grades: 3-5
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #33.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #44.
Spalding Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: n/an/a
5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Grades: K-2
| 256 students
51106, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3409 Indiana Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51106, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51106, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, East Middle School and Morningside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51106?
6 public schools are located in 51106.
What percentage of students in 51106 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 51106 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51106?
51106 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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