For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 932 students in Spirit Lake, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spirit Lake, IA are Spirit Lake Elementary School and Spirit Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spirit Lake, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spirit Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Spirit Lake, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Spirit Lake, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spirit Lake, IA include Spirit Lake Elementary School and Spirit Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spirit Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Spirit Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Spirit Lake?
Spirit Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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