Best Schools in Palo Alto County, IA
Palo Alto County, IA has a total of 19 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 3,199 students attend Palo Alto County, IA schools. On average, schools in Palo Alto County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Palo Alto County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Palo Alto County, IA
Palo Alto County, IA has 6 high schools with 1,150 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Palo Alto County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palo Alto County exceed expectations.
1. West Bend-mallard High School
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West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
2. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
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Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
3. Emmetsburg High School
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Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
4. North Union High School
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North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
5. Graettinger-terril High School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
6. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
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Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palo Alto County, IA
Palo Alto County, IA has 5 middle schools with 684 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Palo Alto County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palo Alto County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Bend-mallard Middle School
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West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
2. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
3. North Union Middle School
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North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
4. Emmetsburg Middle School
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Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
5. Graettinger-terril Middle School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palo Alto County, IA
Palo Alto County, IA has 8 elementary schools with 1,365 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Palo Alto County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palo Alto County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Bend-mallard Elementary School
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West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students
2. North Union Elementary
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North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
3. West Elementary School
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Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
4. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
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Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
5. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
6. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
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Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
7. Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
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Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
8. Emmetsburg Catholic School
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Emmetsburg Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 107 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palo Alto County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palo Alto County, IA has a total population of 8,996 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palo Alto County, 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 Palo Alto County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palo Alto County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palo Alto County, 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 Palo Alto County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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