Public schools within a county may be organized under a single countywide school district or multiple independent city and community school districts, each with its own elected board, superintendent, and administrative offices. There are 9 Public Schools locations in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
Families in Palo Alto County should identify which school district serves their home address, as multiple districts may operate within the same county with different attendance boundaries, enrollment procedures, and program offerings.
List of Palo Alto County, Iowa Public Schools
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg Middle School
Ruthven Ayrshire School
West Bend-Mallard High School
Graettinger-Terril High School
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School
Mallard Elementary School
West Elementary School
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School
Public Schools in near by County
Residents of Palo Alto County can use the state Department of Education's school locator tool to find the specific district and school serving their address, compare school performance ratings, and access contact information for district enrollment offices. County residents with children who have special education needs should contact the district's special education coordinator early to initiate the evaluation process before the school year begins.
You may also find Public Schools locations in neighboring counties including Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Buena Vista.