For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 539 students in La Porte City, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in La Porte City, IA are La Porte City Elementary School and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in La Porte City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Porte City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Porte City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Fillmore
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Porte City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in La Porte City, IA include La Porte City Elementary School and Union High School.
How many public schools are located in La Porte City?
2 public schools are located in La Porte City.
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte City?
La Porte City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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