For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,086 students in Carroll County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 4-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 3-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
421 West Center St
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Gr: 3-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Carroll Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Gr: 3-4 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, IA include Ikm-manning Middle School, Fairview Elementary School and Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carroll County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carroll County include: Fairview Elementary School vs. Glidden-ralston Elementary School, Glidden-ralston Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School, Adams Elementary School vs. Glidden-ralston Elementary School
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