Best Carter Lake Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 337 students in Carter Lake, IA.

The top ranked public school in Carter Lake, IA is Carter Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carter Lake, IA public school have an score of 47% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Carter Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carter Lake, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Carter Lake Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Bottom 50%

1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876

Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carter Lake, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Carter Lake, IA include Carter Lake Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Carter Lake?

1 public schools are located in Carter Lake.

What is the racial composition of students in Carter Lake?

Carter Lake public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).