For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,034 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, IA are Spirit Lake Elementary School, Spirit Lake Middle School and Okoboji Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Okoboji Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Grades: PK-4
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Okoboji Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Okoboji High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Spirit Lake High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, IA include Spirit Lake Elementary School, Spirit Lake Middle School and Okoboji Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dickinson County?
9 public schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dickinson County include: Spirit Lake Elementary School vs. Okoboji Elementary School, Okoboji Elementary School vs. Spirit Lake Elementary School
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