For the 2026 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 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun High School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Lake City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 E North St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Gr: K-3 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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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