For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in Sumner, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sumner, IA are Durant Elementary School and Sumner-fredericksburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sumner have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sumner, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Fifth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sumner-fredericksburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 West Sixth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sumner, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sumner, IA include Durant Elementary School and Sumner-fredericksburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Sumner?
2 public schools are located in Sumner.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner?
Sumner public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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