For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,491 students in Boone County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, IA include Ogden Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and United Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boone County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Boone County include: Madrid Junior High School vs. Madrid Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Ogden Elementary School, Madrid Elementary School vs. Madrid Junior High School
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