Best Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista County, IA has a total of 23 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 6,172 students attend Buena Vista County, IA schools. On average, schools in Buena Vista County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buena Vista County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista County, IA has 7 high schools with 2,085 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Buena Vista County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buena Vista County exceed expectations.
1. Washington High School
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
2. Alta-aurelia High School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Ridge View High School
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Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
4. Sioux Central High School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
5. Newell-fonda High School
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Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
6. Storm Lake High School
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
7. St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College Hs
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Charter • Grades 12 • 54 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,453 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Buena Vista County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buena Vista County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
3. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
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Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
4. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
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Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
5. Storm Lake Middle School
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista County, IA has 11 elementary schools with 2,634 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Buena Vista County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buena Vista County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Aurelia Elementary School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
2. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
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Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 108 Students
3. Alta Elementary School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 237 Students
4. Sioux Central Elementary School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
5. Schaller-crestland Elementary
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Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students
6. Newell-fonda Elementary
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Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
7. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
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Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
8. Storm Lake Elementary
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 814 Students
9. Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
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Albert City-truesdale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
10. Storm Lake Early Elementary School
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades KG • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buena Vista County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buena Vista County, IA has a total population of 20,823 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buena Vista County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buena Vista County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buena Vista County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buena Vista County, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buena Vista County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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