For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 847 students in Centerville, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, IA are Howar Middle School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerville, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Centerville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Centerville, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howar Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S 11th St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Centerville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centerville Early Childhood Special Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
838 South 18th
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Grades: PK
| 7 students
320 Drake Ave
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Chs Appanoose Co. Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 East Green St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
505 E. Walsh Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Grades: K-2
| 60 students
603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Grades: K-2
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, IA include Howar Middle School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Centerville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Centerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville?
Centerville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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