Buena Vista County Public Schools
Buena Vista County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,585
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Buena Vista County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Buena Vista County has 5 district entries. Storm Lake Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Storm Lake has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Buena Vista County
Reported Enrollment
4,585
15 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Buena Vista County
Storm Lake Comm School District
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
Sioux Central Comm School District
Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District
15 Public Schools in Buena Vista County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Elementary | Listed only | Storm Lake Comm School District | Storm Lake, 50588Town: Remote | 1–4 | Primary | 814 |
| Storm Lake High School | Listed only | Storm Lake Comm School District | Storm Lake, 50588Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 793 |
| Storm Lake Middle School | Listed only | Storm Lake Comm School District | Storm Lake, 50588Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 787 |
| Newell-Fonda Elementary | Listed only | Newell-Fonda Comm School District | Newell, 50568Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 289 |
| Sioux Central High School | Listed only | Sioux Central Comm School District | Sioux Rapids, 50585Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 274 |
| Storm Lake Early Elementary School | Listed only | Storm Lake Comm School District | Storm Lake, 50588Rural: Fringe | KG | Primary | 245 |
| Sioux Central Elementary School | Listed only | Sioux Central Comm School District | Sioux Rapids, 50585Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 241 |
| Alta Elementary School | Listed only | Alta-Aurelia Comm School District | Alta, 51002Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 237 |
| Alta-Aurelia High School | Listed only | Alta-Aurelia Comm School District | Alta, 51002Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 206 |
| Newell-Fonda High School | Listed only | Newell-Fonda Comm School District | Newell, 50568Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 166 |
| Sioux Central Middle School | Listed only | Sioux Central Comm School District | Sioux Rapids, 50585Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 141 |
| Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. | Listed only | Newell-Fonda Comm School District | Newell, 50568Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 123 |
| Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School | Listed only | Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District | Albert City, 50510Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 114 |
| East Early Childhood Ctr | Listed only | Storm Lake Comm School District | Storm Lake, 50588Town: Remote | PK | Other | 101 |
| St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS | Listed only | Storm Lake Comm School District | Storm Lake, 50588Town: Remote | 12 | Charter | 54 |
Storm Lake Elementary
Storm Lake Comm School District
Storm Lake, 50588 / Town: Remote
Storm Lake High School
Storm Lake Comm School District
Storm Lake, 50588 / Town: Remote
Storm Lake Middle School
Storm Lake Comm School District
Storm Lake, 50588 / Town: Remote
Newell-Fonda Elementary
Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Newell, 50568 / Rural: Distant
Sioux Central High School
Sioux Central Comm School District
Sioux Rapids, 50585 / Rural: Remote
Storm Lake Early Elementary School
Storm Lake Comm School District
Storm Lake, 50588 / Rural: Fringe
Sioux Central Elementary School
Sioux Central Comm School District
Sioux Rapids, 50585 / Rural: Remote
Alta Elementary School
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
Alta, 51002 / Rural: Fringe
Alta-Aurelia High School
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
Alta, 51002 / Rural: Fringe
Newell-Fonda High School
Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Newell, 50568 / Rural: Distant
Sioux Central Middle School
Sioux Central Comm School District
Sioux Rapids, 50585 / Rural: Remote
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.
Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Newell, 50568 / Rural: Distant
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School
Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District
Albert City, 50510 / Rural: Remote
East Early Childhood Ctr
Storm Lake Comm School District
Storm Lake, 50588 / Town: Remote
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
Storm Lake Comm School District
Storm Lake, 50588 / Town: Remote
Buena Vista County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Buena Vista County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Buena Vista County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Buena Vista County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Buena Vista County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Buena Vista County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Buena Vista County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Buena Vista County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.