Cerro Gordo County Public Schools
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
13
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,421
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Cerro Gordo County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cerro Gordo County has 3 district entries. Mason City Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Mason City has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Cerro Gordo County
Reported Enrollment
5,421
13 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Cerro Gordo County
Mason City Comm School District
Clear Lake Comm School District
West Fork Comm School District
13 Public Schools in Cerro Gordo County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City High School | Profile | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 956 |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Listed only | Clear Lake Comm School District | Clear Lake, 50428Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 688 |
| John Adams Middle School | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 480 |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 468 |
| Clear Lake High School | Listed only | Clear Lake Comm School District | Clear Lake, 50428Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 458 |
| West Fork Elementary at Rockwell | Listed only | West Fork Comm School District | Rockwell, 50469Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Harding Elementary School | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 380 |
| Hoover Elementary School | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 375 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 357 |
| Clear Lake Middle School | Listed only | Clear Lake Comm School District | Clear Lake, 50428Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 334 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 317 |
| Mason City Virtual Academy | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 99 |
| Alternative School | Listed only | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City, 50401Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 94 |
Mason City High School
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Clear Creek Elementary School
Clear Lake Comm School District
Clear Lake, 50428 / Town: Remote
John Adams Middle School
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Lincoln Intermediate
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Clear Lake High School
Clear Lake Comm School District
Clear Lake, 50428 / Town: Remote
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
West Fork Comm School District
Rockwell, 50469 / Rural: Distant
Harding Elementary School
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Hoover Elementary School
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Rural: Fringe
Roosevelt Elementary School
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Clear Lake Middle School
Clear Lake Comm School District
Clear Lake, 50428 / Town: Remote
Jefferson Elementary School
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Mason City Virtual Academy
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Alternative School
Mason City Comm School District
Mason City, 50401 / Town: Remote
Cerro Gordo County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cerro Gordo County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cerro Gordo County public school directory?
The directory lists 13 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cerro Gordo County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cerro Gordo County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cerro Gordo County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Cerro Gordo County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cerro Gordo County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.