For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 314 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Emmet County, IA is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Emmet County (2026-27)
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%
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 5-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
218 South 1st St
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Gr: PK-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
119 W. 2nd Ave N
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Gr: 2 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
315 N 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 3-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Emmet County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Emmet County, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Emmet County?
1 public middle schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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