For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 457 students in Lake Mills, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Mills, IA are Lake Mills Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Mills have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Mills, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Mills, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Mills, IA include Lake Mills Elementary School and Lake Mills Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Mills?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Mills?
Lake Mills public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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