For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 677 students in Fremont County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fremont County, IA are Fremont-mills Elementary School, Sidney Elementary School and Marnie Simons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fremont County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fremont-mills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1114 Us Hwy 275
Tabor, IA 51653
(712) 629-6555
Tabor, IA 51653
(712) 629-6555
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sidney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1004 Illinois St
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2647
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2647
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Marnie Simons Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
Fremont County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
907 Hartford Avenue, 907 Hartf
Farragut, IA 51639
(712) 385-8131
Farragut, IA 51639
(712) 385-8131
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
105 East St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2703
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2703
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
907 Hartford Ave, 907 Hartford
Farragut, IA 51639
(712) 385-8131
Farragut, IA 51639
(712) 385-8131
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
105 E Street
Hamburg, IA 51604
(712) 382-2703
Hamburg, IA 51604
(712) 382-2703
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fremont County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fremont County, IA include Fremont-mills Elementary School, Sidney Elementary School and Marnie Simons Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fremont County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fremont County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont County?
Fremont County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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