For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,353 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Emmet County, IA are North Union High School, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Estherville Lincoln Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Emmet County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Demoney Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 17th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Emmet County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Emmet County, IA include North Union High School, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Estherville Lincoln Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Emmet County?
4 public schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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