For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,593 students in Carroll, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 2,653 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in Carroll, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll, IA are Fairview Elementary School, Carroll High School and Carroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Carroll have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carroll, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 East 18th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Carroll High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3203 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Gr: 5-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Gr: 3-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Carroll, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carroll, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll, IA include Fairview Elementary School, Carroll High School and Carroll Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll?
4 public schools are located in Carroll.
What percentage of students in Carroll go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in Carroll are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll?
Carroll public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carroll are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll include: Adams Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School
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