For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,982 students in Carroll County, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 3,096 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, IA are Ikm-manning Middle School, Fairview Elementary School and Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ikm-manning Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Gr: 4-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 East 18th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Gr: 6-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Carroll High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ikm-manning High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3203 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Gr: 5-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Gr: 3-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Cr-b Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, IA include Ikm-manning Middle School, Fairview Elementary School and Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
10 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll County include: Carroll High School vs. Ikm-manning High School, Ikm-manning High School vs. Carroll High School, Glidden-ralston Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School
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