Best Public Schools in Elkader, IA (2025-26)

Best Elkader Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 479 students in Elkader, IA.

The top-ranked public schools in Elkader, IA are Central Elementary School and Central Middle School/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Elkader, IA public schools have an score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Elkader have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elkader, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
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Top 20%

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400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472

Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Central Middle School/high School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Bottom 50%

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400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750

Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkader, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in Elkader, IA include Central Elementary School and Central Middle School/high School.

How many public schools are located in Elkader?

2 public schools are located in Elkader.

What is the racial composition of students in Elkader?

Elkader public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).