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Best Dickinson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,034 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dickinson County, IA are Spirit Lake Elementary School, Okoboji Middle School and Okoboji Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dickinson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Gr: PK-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Okoboji Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Gr: 5-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Okoboji Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Gr: 5-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Okoboji High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Spirit Lake High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dickinson County, IA include Spirit Lake Elementary School, Okoboji Middle School and Okoboji Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dickinson County?
9 public schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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