For the 2025 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 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sioux County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1701 14th Street
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Rock Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Boyden-hull Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Grades: 2-5
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Sioux Center Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #88.
Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
397 10th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-1541
Grades: K-3
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Rock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1010.
Sioux Center Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 4th Ave Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-2987
Grades: 4-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
Sioux County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 4th Ave S
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sioux County include: Sioux Center Middle School vs. Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, Kinsey Elementary School vs. Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School, Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School vs. Kinsey Elementary School
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