For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 796 students in Centerville, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, IA are Howar Middle School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerville, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Centerville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Centerville, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howar Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S 11th St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, IA include Howar Middle School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Centerville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Centerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville?
Centerville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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