For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 895 students in Vinton, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vinton, IA are Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and Tilford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vinton, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Vinton, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Tilford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Vinton, Iowa ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vinton, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vinton, IA include Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and Tilford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vinton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton?
Vinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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