Total enrollment
1,249
+158 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Tama
Iowa · Public K-12
Within Tama, Iowa, 3 public K-12 schools teach roughly 1,249 students, an average of 416 per campus.
7-year change in Tama
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meskwaki Settlement School | Combined | KG-12 | 294 |
| South Tama County Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 534 |
| South Tama County High School | High | 09-12 | 421 |
About Tama
Tama, Iowa is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,249 students. By school count, it is a small city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Tama average about 416 students each, 11% noticeably above the Iowa norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Tama has increased 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,091 students to 1,249. The school count climbed from 2 to 3 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Tama discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.