For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 371 students in Sheffield, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sheffield, IA are West Fork High School and West Fork Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheffield, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Fork High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 Park Street
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Sheffield, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sheffield, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sheffield, IA include West Fork High School and West Fork Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sheffield?
2 public schools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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