Best Elkader Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 182 students in Elkader, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Elkader, IA is Central Middle School/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkader, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Elkader have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Elkader, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elkader, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elkader, IA include Central Middle School/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elkader?
1 public middle schools are located in Elkader.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkader?
Elkader public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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