For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 337 students in Carter Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Carter Lake, IA is Carter Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter Lake, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Carter Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carter Lake, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carter Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carter Lake, IA include Carter Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carter Lake?
1 public schools are located in Carter Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter Lake?
Carter Lake public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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