For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 642 students in Lake Mills, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Mills, IA are Lake Mills Elementary School, Lake Mills Senior High School and Lake Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Mills, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lake Mills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Mills, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0893
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0893
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lake Mills Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Mills, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Mills, IA include Lake Mills Elementary School, Lake Mills Senior High School and Lake Mills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Mills?
3 public schools are located in Lake Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Mills?
Lake Mills public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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