For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 452 students in Earlham, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Earlham, IA are Earlham Elementary School and Earlham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Earlham, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Earlham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Earlham, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earlham Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Earlham Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Earlham, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Earlham, IA include Earlham Elementary School and Earlham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Earlham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Earlham.
What is the racial composition of students in Earlham?
Earlham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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