For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 932 students in Spirit Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spirit Lake, IA are Spirit Lake Elementary School and Spirit Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spirit Lake, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spirit Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Spirit Lake, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Gr: PK-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spirit Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spirit Lake, IA include Spirit Lake Elementary School and Spirit Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spirit Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Spirit Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Spirit Lake?
Spirit Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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