For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,982 students in Carroll County, IA (there are , serving 2,653 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, IA are Ikm-manning Middle School, Fairview Elementary School and Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ikm-manning Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Grades: 4-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 East 18th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Grades: 6-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Ikm-manning High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3203 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Grades: 5-8
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Grades: 3-4
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Cr-b Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #99.
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #1010.
Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
421 West Center St
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Grades: 3-5
| 49 students
Carroll Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Grades: 3-4
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carroll County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, IA include Ikm-manning Middle School, Fairview Elementary School and Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
10 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll County include: Carroll High School vs. Ikm-manning High School, Ikm-manning High School vs. Carroll High School, Glidden-ralston Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School
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