For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,213 students in Milford, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Milford, IA are Okoboji Middle School, Okoboji Elementary School and Okoboji High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Milford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milford, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okoboji Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Okoboji Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Gr: PK-4 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Okoboji High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milford, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Milford, IA include Okoboji Middle School, Okoboji Elementary School and Okoboji High School.
How many public schools are located in Milford?
3 public schools are located in Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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