For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,895 students in 51106, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51106, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, East Middle School and Morningside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 51106 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51106, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51106, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 S Maple St
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Gr: 3-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Spalding Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Gr: K-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
51106, Iowa 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3409 Indiana Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 51106, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51106, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, East Middle School and Morningside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 51106?
5 public elementary schools are located in 51106.
What is the racial composition of students in 51106?
51106 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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