For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,158 students in Orange City, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 588 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Orange City, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orange City, IA are Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School and Moc-floyd Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Orange City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orange City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 14th Street
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Moc-floyd Valley High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 8th St Se
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orange City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orange City, IA include Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School and Moc-floyd Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Orange City?
2 public schools are located in Orange City.
What percentage of students in Orange City go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Orange City are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange City?
Orange City public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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