For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tama, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Gr: 3-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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).