Top 5 Best Dickinson County Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,957 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, IA are Okoboji Middle School, Spirit Lake High School and Harris-lake Park High 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 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 68% 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Dickinson County Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okoboji Middle School
Math: 83% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Spirit Lake High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Harris-lake Park High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Okoboji High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Okoboji Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Grades: PK-4
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #77.
Spirit Lake Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #99.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dickinson County, IA

Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
101 So. Schooley St
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 Okoboji Middle School, Spirit Lake High School and Harris-lake Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Dickinson County, IA?
9 public schools are located in Dickinson County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County, IA?
Dickinson County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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