Carlisle Schools

The Carlisle School district enrolls approximately 2,000 students in four facilities.

While Carlisle is located just 15 minutes from downtown Des Moines, the area has retained all of the benefits of small-town life. The school district offers abundant opportunities in terms of both curricular and extra-curricular activities, while maintaining manageably sized schools and classes.

Carlisle Elementary School, which is immediately adjacent to the high school and the district office, serves students from pre-kindergarten to third grade. 430 School St., Carlisle, Ia. 50047 – Phone: 515-989-0339 website, email

Hartford Upper Elementary, the only school not located within Carlisle itself, serves students in fourth and fifth grades. 500 North Vine St., Hartford, Ia 50118 – Phone: 515-989-0316 website, email

Carlisle Middle School, built in 2007, serves sixth and eighth grades. 325 Scotch Ridge Rd., Carlisle, Ia., 50047 – Phone: 515-989-0833 website, email

Carlisle High School is a class 3-A high school serving students in grades 9-12.  430 School St.,  Carlisle, Ia., 50047  – Phone: 515-989-3075 website, email