For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 281 students in Lake City, IA.
The top ranked public school in Lake City, IA is South Central Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Main St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Lake City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 E North St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Grades: K-3
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Lake City, IA include South Central Calhoun High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake City?
1 public schools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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