| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert City-Truesdale Community School District | Albert City | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 114 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Alta-Aurelia Community School District | Alta | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 837 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sioux Central Community School District | Rembrandt | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 656 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Newell-Fonda Community School District | Newell | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 578 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Laurens-Marathon Community School District | Marathon | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 140 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Storm Lake Community School District | Storm Lake | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 2,882 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Buena Vista County compares
Together they enroll 5,207 students across 18 schools. The largest is Storm Lake Community School District with 2,882 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Buena Vista County is Albert City-Truesdale Community School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Buena Vista County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Buena Vista County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Buena Vista County, IA?
Of the districts serving Buena Vista County, Albert City-Truesdale Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.