For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 659 students in Earlham, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Earlham, IA are Earlham Elementary School, Earlham Senior High School and Earlham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Earlham, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Earlham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Earlham, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earlham Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Earlham Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Earlham Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Earlham, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Earlham, IA include Earlham Elementary School, Earlham Senior High School and Earlham Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Earlham?
3 public schools are located in Earlham.
What is the racial composition of students in Earlham?
Earlham public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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