For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,284 students in Boone, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 244 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Boone, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Boone, IA are Franklin Elementary School, United Community School and Boone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Boone have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boone, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Gr: 2-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
United Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Boone High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Boone Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Hancock Drive
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Gr: PK-1 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Boone, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Boone, IA include Franklin Elementary School, United Community School and Boone High School.
How many public schools are located in Boone?
5 public schools are located in Boone.
What percentage of students in Boone go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Boone are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone?
Boone public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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