For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 284 students in Laurel, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Laurel, IA is East Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laurel, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Laurel, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Laurel, IA include East Marshall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laurel?
1 public schools are located in Laurel.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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