| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake Community School District | Spirit Lake | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,304 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Okoboji Community School District | Arnolds Park | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,244 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Harris-Lake Park Community School District | Lake Park | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 332 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Graettinger-Terril Community School District | Terril | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 354 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District | Superior | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,219 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dickinson County compares
Together they enroll 4,453 students across 14 schools. The largest is Spirit Lake Community School District with 1,304 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Dickinson County, Iowa
Dickinson County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dickinson County is Spirit Lake Community School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dickinson County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Dickinson County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dickinson County, IA?
Of the districts serving Dickinson County, Spirit Lake Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.