Iowa ranks # 1 in the country in high school graduation rates, with a rate of 88%. (U.S. Department of Education)  Fort Dodge Senior High has a graduation rate of 90.5% with 80% attending post-secondary education and St. Edmonds has a 100% graduation rate with 99% attending post-secondary education. (2011-2012 graduation year)

While raising a family in Fort Dodge, you can be rest assured that your children are receiving a superior education.  Fort Dodge Community School district has over 3,600 students enrolled with a new middle school expected to be completed Fall 2013.  Through the 30 college credit courses being offered by Iowa Central Community College, on average Fort Dodge students graduate with a semester of college.  Over 80% students go on to post-secondary educational opportunities.   Alternatively, Fort Dodge offers private education through the St. Edmond, St. Paul Lutheran, Harvest Baptist and Community Christian.

Fort Dodge Public School System                             (515) 576-1161
(Also offers free preschool for 4 year olds)
www.fort-dodge.k12.ia.us

St. Edmond’s Catholic School System                     (515) 955-6077
(Also offers free preschool for 4 year olds)
www.st-edmond.pvt.k12.ia.us

St. Paul’s Lutheran School (Pre-school-8)              (515) 955-7208
www.stpaulschoolfd.org

Community Christian School (Preschool-8)           (515) 573-3011
(Also offers free preschool for 4-year olds)
www.ccsfd.org

Harvest Baptist School (K-12)                                     (515) 955-3074
www.harvestbaptistchurch.com

Southeast Webster Schools                                      (515) 359-2235
http://www.se-webster.k12.ia.us/

Prairie Valley Schools                                                  (515)-352-5571
http://www.prairievalley.k12.ia.us/

Manson Northwest Webster Schools                       (712)-469-2202
http://www.mnwcougars.com/