For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 828 students in Tama, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Tama, IA is South Tama County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tama have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tama, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tama, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tama, IA include South Tama County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tama?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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