For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 600 students in Dike, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dike, IA are Dike Elementary School and Dike-new Hartford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dike, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dike have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dike, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dike Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dike-new Hartford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dike, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dike, IA include Dike Elementary School and Dike-new Hartford High School.
How many public schools are located in Dike?
2 public schools are located in Dike.
What is the racial composition of students in Dike?
Dike public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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