For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 204 students in Dow City, IA.
The top ranked public school in Dow City, IA is Boyer Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dow City, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dow City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dow City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dow City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Dow City, IA include Boyer Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dow City?
1 public schools are located in Dow City.
What is the racial composition of students in Dow City?
Dow City public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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