| 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 | 2 |
| Sioux Central Community School District | Rembrandt | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 656 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Newell-Fonda Community School District | Fonda | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 578 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 5,067 students across 17 schools. The largest is Storm Lake Community School District with 2,882 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County has 5 public school districts covering 13 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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