For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 308 students in Estherville, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Estherville, IA is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estherville, 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 Estherville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Estherville, IA (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%
Estherville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Estherville, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Estherville, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Estherville?
1 public middle schools are located in Estherville.
What is the racial composition of students in Estherville?
Estherville public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.