For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 660 students in Earlham, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Earlham, IA are Earlham Elementary School, Earlham Senior High School and Earlham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Earlham, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Earlham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Earlham, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earlham Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Earlham Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Earlham Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Earlham, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Earlham, IA include Earlham Elementary School, Earlham Senior High School and Earlham Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Earlham?
3 public schools are located in Earlham.
What is the racial composition of students in Earlham?
Earlham public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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