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7 schools in Boone

Iowa · Public K-12

Boone's public schools total 7 across the city, with enrollment of about 2,284 and an average school size near 326.

7-year change in Boone

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,284
-40 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-3 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Boone High SchoolHigh09-12704
Boone Middle SchoolMiddle05-08586
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary02-04329
Ledges Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-01336
Lincoln Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
Page Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·
United Community SchoolElementaryPK-06329

About Boone

Across Boone, Iowa, 7 public schools instructs about 2,284 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Boone average about 326 students each, 13% noticeably below the Iowa norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,284 students, stayed largely flat from the 2,324 reported in SY 2017-18. Boone now counts 5 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Boone discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Boone?
Boone, Iowa has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,284 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Boone?
Boone has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Boone?
Boone High School is the largest public school in Boone by enrollment, with approximately 704 students.
What school districts serve Boone?
Boone is served by 2 public school districts, including Boone Comm School District, United Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Boone cover?
Public schools in Boone serve students from pre-K through grade 12.