For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,204 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dickinson County, IA are Okoboji Middle School, Harris-lake Park High 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dickinson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okoboji Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Okoboji Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Grades: PK-4
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
| 178 students
Rank: #77.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
| 143 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 elementary schools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dickinson County, IA include Okoboji Middle School, Harris-lake Park High School and Okoboji Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dickinson County, IA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Dickinson County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County, IA?
Dickinson County, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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