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Best Boone County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,491 students in Boone County, IA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, IA are Ogden Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and United Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Boone County, IA public elementary schools have an score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Boone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ogden Elementary School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
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313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795

Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Franklin Elementary School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
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1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860

Gr: 2-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

United Community School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319

Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Madrid Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240

Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Madrid Junior High School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240

Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #66.

Ogden Middle School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034

Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #77.

Boone Middle School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
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1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020

Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: n/an/a

Ledges Elementary School

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1805 Hancock Drive
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 elementary schools in Boone County, IA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, IA include Ogden Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and United Community School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Boone County?

8 public elementary schools are located in Boone County.

What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?

Boone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Boone County include: Madrid Junior High School vs. Madrid Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Ogden Elementary School, Madrid Elementary School vs. Madrid Junior High School