For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,110 students in Carroll, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll, IA are Fairview Elementary School, Carroll Middle School and Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carroll have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carroll, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll, IA include Fairview Elementary School, Carroll Middle School and Adams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carroll?
3 public elementary schools are located in Carroll.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll?
Carroll public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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