For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 314 students in Estherville, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Estherville, IA is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estherville, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Estherville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Estherville, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Estherville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 W. 2nd Ave N
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Gr: 2 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
315 N 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 3-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Estherville, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Estherville, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Estherville?
1 public middle schools are located in Estherville.
What is the racial composition of students in Estherville?
Estherville public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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