For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,283 students in Tama, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Tama, IA are South Tama County Elementary School and South Tama County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Tama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tama, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tama, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Gr: 3-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tama, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Tama, IA include South Tama County Elementary School and South Tama County High School.
How many public schools are located in Tama?
3 public schools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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