For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,674 students in Boone County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 244 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Boone County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
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%)
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ogden High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 W Division
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ogden Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Madrid High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Boone County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Boone County, IA include Ogden Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and United Community School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
12 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boone County include: Ogden High School vs. Madrid High School, Madrid Junior High School vs. Madrid Elementary School, Boone High School vs. Ogden High School
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