For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,127 students in Estherville, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Estherville, IA are Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, Estherville Lincoln Central High School and Demoney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estherville, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Estherville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Estherville, IA (2026)
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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Demoney Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 17th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Estherville, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Estherville, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, Estherville Lincoln Central High School and Demoney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Estherville?
3 public schools are located in Estherville.
What is the racial composition of students in Estherville?
Estherville public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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