For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 students in Latimer, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Latimer, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Latimer, IA is Cal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Latimer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Latimer, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Latimer, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Latimer, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Latimer, IA include Cal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Latimer?
1 public schools are located in Latimer.
What percentage of students in Latimer go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Latimer are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer?
Latimer public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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