For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 777 students in Emmetsburg, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 124 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Emmetsburg, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Emmetsburg, IA are West Elementary School, Emmetsburg Middle School and Emmetsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmetsburg, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Emmetsburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Emmetsburg, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Emmetsburg Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Grades: 5-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Emmetsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Emmetsburg, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Emmetsburg, IA include West Elementary School, Emmetsburg Middle School and Emmetsburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Emmetsburg, IA?
3 public schools are located in Emmetsburg, IA.
What percentage of students in Emmetsburg, IA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Emmetsburg, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emmetsburg, IA?
Emmetsburg, IA public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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