For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,167 students in Estherville, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Estherville, IA are Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, Estherville Lincoln Central High School and Demoney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estherville, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Estherville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Estherville, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Demoney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 17th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Estherville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 W. 2nd Ave N
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Grades: 2
| 108 students
315 N 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Grades: 3-4
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Estherville, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Estherville, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, Estherville Lincoln Central High School and Demoney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Estherville?
3 public schools are located in Estherville.
What is the racial composition of students in Estherville?
Estherville public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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