For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 800 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Emmet County, IA are Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Demoney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Emmet County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Emmet County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Emmet County, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Demoney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emmet County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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