Palo Alto County Public Schools
Palo Alto County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
10
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,536
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Palo Alto 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.
Palo Alto County has 4 district entries. Emmetsburg Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Emmetsburg has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
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
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Palo Alto County
Reported Enrollment
1,536
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg Comm School District
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District
10 Public Schools in Palo Alto County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | Listed only | Emmetsburg Comm School District | Emmetsburg, 50536Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 300 |
| Emmetsburg High School | Listed only | Emmetsburg Comm School District | Emmetsburg, 50536Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 245 |
| Emmetsburg Middle School | Listed only | Emmetsburg Comm School District | Emmetsburg, 50536Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 225 |
| West Bend-Mallard Elementary School | Listed only | West Bend-Mallard Comm School District | West Bend, 50562Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 170 |
| Graettinger-Terril High School | Listed only | Graettinger-Terril Comm School District | Graettinger, 51342Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 128 |
| West Bend-Mallard High School | Listed only | West Bend-Mallard Comm School District | West Bend, 50597Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 114 |
| West Bend-Mallard Middle School | Listed only | West Bend-Mallard Comm School District | West Bend, 50597Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 111 |
| Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School | Listed only | Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District | Ruthven, 51358Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 87 |
| Graettinger-Terril Middle School | Listed only | Graettinger-Terril Comm School District | Graettinger, 51342Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 79 |
| Ruthven-Ayrshire High School | Listed only | Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District | Ruthven, 51358Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 77 |
West Elementary School
Emmetsburg Comm School District
Emmetsburg, 50536 / Town: Remote
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg Comm School District
Emmetsburg, 50536 / Town: Remote
Emmetsburg Middle School
Emmetsburg Comm School District
Emmetsburg, 50536 / Town: Remote
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
West Bend, 50562 / Rural: Remote
Graettinger-Terril High School
Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
Graettinger, 51342 / Rural: Distant
West Bend-Mallard High School
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
West Bend, 50597 / Rural: Remote
West Bend-Mallard Middle School
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
West Bend, 50597 / Rural: Remote
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School
Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District
Ruthven, 51358 / Rural: Remote
Graettinger-Terril Middle School
Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
Graettinger, 51342 / Rural: Distant
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School
Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District
Ruthven, 51358 / Rural: Remote
Palo Alto County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County public school directory?
The directory lists 10 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Palo Alto County?
Start with the 4 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.
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.