For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,574 students in Floyd County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Floyd County, IA are Central Springs Middle School, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Rrmr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Floyd County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Floyd County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Floyd County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 4-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: PK-3 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Rrmr Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 210th Street
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Charles City Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Gr: 2-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Floyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 North Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
801 9th St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 2%
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Gr: PK-4 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Floyd County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Floyd County, IA include Central Springs Middle School, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Rrmr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Floyd County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Floyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County?
Floyd County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Floyd County include: Central Springs Middle School vs. Charles City Middle School, Charles City Middle School vs. Central Springs Middle School
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