For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,943 students in Kossuth County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 362 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Kossuth County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Kossuth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked public schools in Kossuth County, IA are North Kossuth Elementary School, North Union Middle School and North Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kossuth County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Kossuth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kossuth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 310th Street
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Gr: 3-4 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Algona Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Algona High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Gr: PK-K | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Gr: 1-2 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kossuth County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kossuth County, IA include North Kossuth Elementary School, North Union Middle School and North Union Elementary School. Kossuth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Kossuth County?
8 public schools are located in Kossuth County.
What percentage of students in Kossuth County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Kossuth County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kossuth County?
Kossuth County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kossuth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kossuth County include: Algona Middle School vs. North Union Middle School
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