Lytton: Schools & Education
Lytton schools: 5 public schools. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School is the largest at 350 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 1,496 students.
- ~71 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 71 residents per school. 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | South Central Calhoun Comm Sch, Prairie Valley Comm School Dis, Manson Northwest Webster Comm |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1900024, 1900028, 1918330 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,496 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 116 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 642 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 42.9% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Iowa Central Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 21.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Iowa Central Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Fort Dodge |
| Nearest College · Phone | 51557672011148 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 21.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Lytton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 118 Main Ast |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (712) 466-2522 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50561 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 928 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12