Districts in Story County7 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Community School District | Gilbert | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Roland-Story Community School District | Roland-Story | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 2 |
| Ballard Community School District | Ballard | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 3 |
| Nevada Community School District | Nevada | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1 |
| Ames Community School District | Ames | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 3 |
| Colo-NESCO Community School District | Colo-NESCO | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 3 |
| Collins-Maxwell Community School District | Collins-Maxwell | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 2 |
Zip Codes in Story County
School Districts in Story County, Iowa
Story County has 7 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Story County is Gilbert Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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