For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 608 students in Decatur County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, IA are North Elementary School, Lamoni Elementary School and Lamoni Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Decatur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 Ne Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Grades: 3-6
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Lamoni Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Lamoni Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Grades: PK-2
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, IA include North Elementary School, Lamoni Elementary School and Lamoni Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Decatur County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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