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Best Cerro Gordo County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,266 students in Cerro Gordo County, IA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA are Jefferson Elementary School, Clear Lake Middle School and Clear Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cerro Gordo County, IA public elementary schools have an score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cerro Gordo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1421 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411

Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #22.

Clear Lake Middle School

(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
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1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114

Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Clear Creek Elementary School

(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
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901 S 14th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288

Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

West Fork Elementary At Rockwell

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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210 S 2nd St
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3234

Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #55.

Harding Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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1239 N. Rhode Island Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406

Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #66.

Roosevelt Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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313 15th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415

Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #77.

Hoover Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1123 8th St. Nw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408

Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #88.

Lincoln Intermediate

(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
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1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423

Gr: 5-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA include Jefferson Elementary School, Clear Lake Middle School and Clear Creek Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Cerro Gordo County?

8 public elementary schools are located in Cerro Gordo County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo County?

Cerro Gordo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County include: Hoover Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Harding Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School