For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 176 students in Latimer, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Latimer, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Latimer, IA is Cal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Latimer have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Latimer, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Latimer, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Latimer, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Latimer, IA include Cal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Latimer?
1 public schools are located in Latimer.
What percentage of students in Latimer go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Latimer are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer?
Latimer public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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