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Our highest priority is to provide quality education to our residents. The Sioux City community and state of Iowa is nationally recognized for its commitment to academics with limitless opportunities for those looking to attend primary, secondary, post-secondary and continuing education classes.

 K-12 Schools

  • Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
    • Enrollment of 1,570 in 1 high school, 3 elementary schools and a dual language school
    • 100% graduation rate
    • Student body from tri-state area
    • 95%  of seniors plan to pursue college, 84% to 4-year colleges
    • 87% of seniors participate in college credit courses
    • Bishop Heelan High School has recorded 13 National Merit students in the last 10 years
    • New high school with a fieldhouse and outdoor courtyard added since 2020
  • Sioux City Community Schools
    • Enrollment: 14,200 - third largest school district in Iowa (includes three high schools, three middle schools, 13 elementary schools, and a career academy for post-secondary education and career exploration)
    • One of Sioux City’s largest employers with over 2,400 team members
    • Five specialty elementary schools focusing on arts, dual language, STEM, computer programming, and environmental sciences
    • Three elementary schools recognized with International Baccalaureate Authorization
    • More than 40 home languages spoken in the District
    • Graduation rate over 90% - one of the highest rates of schools statewide
    • Recognized as a District of Distinction for Career Academy – offering 30+ career pathways and serving 17 high schools in the tri-state region
    • Recognized in 2022 Iowa AP Index for administering average of one AP test per graduate, well-above state average
    • Designated as one of only 100 Future Ready school districts in the US
  • Siouxland Community Christian Schools
  • St. Paul's Lutheran School

 Higher Education

There are 33 colleges and universities within 100 miles of Sioux City, Iowa. You’ll find top notch employees with a Midwestern work ethic to provide a strong talent pool for your growing business.