For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,301 students in Vinton, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Vinton, IA are Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Vinton-shellsburg High School and Tilford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vinton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Vinton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vinton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Vinton-shellsburg High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tilford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Vinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vinton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Vinton, IA include Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Vinton-shellsburg High School and Tilford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vinton?
3 public schools are located in Vinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton?
Vinton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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