Best Public High Schools in Tama, IA (2025-26)

Best Tama Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 740 students in Tama, IA.

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

Tama, IA public high schools have an score of 44% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 54% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Tama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Tama, IA public high school have a of 92%, 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 70% 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, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Tama County High School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
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Bottom 50%

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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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Tama, Iowa 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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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, IA?

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

How many public high schools are located in Tama?

2 public high schools are located in Tama.

What is the racial composition of students in Tama?

Tama public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).