For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 670 students in Lake Mills, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Lake Mills, IA are Lake Mills Elementary School, Lake Mills Senior High School and Lake Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Mills, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lake Mills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lake Mills, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0893
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0893
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Mills Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Mills, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Mills, IA include Lake Mills Elementary School, Lake Mills Senior High School and Lake Mills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Mills?
3 public schools are located in Lake Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Mills?
Lake Mills public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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