Best Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
Buena Vista County, IA has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,956 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Buena Vista County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
The top high schools in Buena Vista County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Alta-aurelia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Ridge View High School
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Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
4. Newell-fonda High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
5. Storm Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
6. St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Charter • Grades 12 • 54 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
The top middle schools in Buena Vista County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
3. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
4. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
5. Storm Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
The top elementary schools in Buena Vista County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schaller-crestland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students
2. Alta Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 237 Students
3. Aurelia Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
4. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 108 Students
5. Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Albert City-truesdale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
6. Galva-holstein Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 137 Students
7. Sioux Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
8. Newell-fonda Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
9. Storm Lake Elementary
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 814 Students
10. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
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Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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.
Questions About Schools in Buena Vista County, IA
How many schools are in Buena Vista County, IA?
Buena Vista County, IA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,956 students in total.
How do schools in Buena Vista County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Buena Vista County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Buena Vista County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buena Vista County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Buena Vista County
5 places in Buena Vista County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Storm Lake (5)
- Newell (3)
- Sioux Rapids (3)
- Alta (2)
- Albert City (1)
School districts (4)
- Storm Lake Comm School District (5 schools)
- Alta-Aurelia Comm School District (4 schools)
- Newell-Fonda Comm School District (3 schools)
- Sioux Central Comm School District (3 schools)