For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 800 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emmet County, IA are Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Demoney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Emmet County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Demoney Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 17th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Emmet County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 5-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
218 South 1st St
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Gr: PK-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
119 W. 2nd Ave N
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Gr: 2 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
315 N 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 3-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Emmet County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Emmet County, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Demoney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emmet County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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