For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,117 students in 51105, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 51105, IA are Unity Elementary School and Irving Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 51105 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51105, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51105, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Unity Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6834
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6834
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
51105, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Campus Indiv Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1121 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
200 Paxton St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1010 Iowa St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 51105, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 51105, IA include Unity Elementary School and Irving Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 51105?
2 public elementary schools are located in 51105.
What is the racial composition of students in 51105?
51105 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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