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Best Schools in Estherville, IA
Estherville, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,300 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Estherville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Estherville, IA
The top high schools in Estherville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Spirit Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students
3. Graettinger-terril High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
4. Estherville Lincoln Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
Best Middle Schools in Estherville, IA
The top middle schools in Estherville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
2. Spirit Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students
3. Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
4. Graettinger-terril Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Estherville, IA
The top elementary schools in Estherville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
2. Spirit Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
3. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
4. Demoney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Estherville, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Estherville, IA has a total population of 6,260 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Estherville, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Estherville, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Estherville, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Estherville, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Estherville, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Estherville, IA
How many schools are in Estherville, IA?
Estherville, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,300 students in total.
How do schools in Estherville perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Estherville score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Estherville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Estherville?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Estherville
3 of 3 schools in Estherville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Estherville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.