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Best Carter Lake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 301 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 score of 47% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carter Lake, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Carter Lake Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Bottom 50%

1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876

Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).