| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Community School District | Buckingham | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1,008 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Benton Community School District | Elberon | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,702 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District | Gladbrook | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 498 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| North Tama County Community School District | Traer | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 476 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Tama County Community School District | Montour | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 1,488 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| GMG Community School District | Garwin | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 478 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Tama County compares
Together they enroll 5,650 students across 18 schools. The largest is Benton Community School District with 1,702 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Tama County, Iowa
Tama County has 6 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Tama County is Union 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 Tama County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Tama 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 Tama County, IA?
Of the districts serving Tama County, Union Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th 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.