For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 205 students in Calmar, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 158 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Calmar, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public school in Calmar, IA is South Winneshiek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calmar, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Calmar have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calmar, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Winneshiek High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calmar, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Calmar, IA include South Winneshiek High School.
How many public schools are located in Calmar?
1 public schools are located in Calmar.
What percentage of students in Calmar go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Calmar are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calmar?
Calmar public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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