Best Public High Schools in Tama County (2025-26)

Best Tama County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,148 students in Tama County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA are Gmg Secondary School, North Tama High School and South Tama County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tama County, IA public high schools have an score of 51% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Tama County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Tama County, IA public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is South Tama County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Tama County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Gmg Secondary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
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306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005

Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

North Tama High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265

Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

South Tama County High School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
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1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345

Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: n/an/a

Meskwaki Settlement School

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1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000

Gr: K-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

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School

Location

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Chelsea Elementary School (Closed 2009)

500 Olive Street
Chelsea, IA 52215
(641) 489-2101

Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Gladbrook Elementary School (Closed 2016)

509 Washington St, 509 Washing
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2875

Gr: K-2 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School (Closed 2016)

509 Washington St., 509 Washin
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2842

Gr: 5-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222

Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Partnership High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085

Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Tama Intermediate School (Closed 2007)

215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826

Gr: 3-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Tama Primary School (Closed 2007)

806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643

Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA include Gmg Secondary School, North Tama High School and South Tama County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Tama County?

4 public high schools are located in Tama County.

What is the racial composition of students in Tama County?

Tama County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).