📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Buena Vista County, IA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Albert City-Truesdale Community School District | Albert City | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #2 | Alta-Aurelia Community School District | Alta | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #3 | Sioux Central Community School District | Sioux Rapids | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #4 | Newell-Fonda Community School District | Newell | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #5 | Storm Lake Community School District | Storm Lake | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Buena Vista County, Iowa (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Buena Vista County, Iowa that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using ISASP 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Iowa, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Buena Vista County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Buena Vista County, Iowa? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Buena Vista County, Iowa, the highest-rated is Albert City-Truesdale Community School District (Albert City), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st percentile of Iowa districts on ISASP 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ISASP 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.