For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,090 students in Keokuk County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Keokuk County, IA are Sigourney Jr-sr High School, Sigourney Elementary School and Keota Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keokuk County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Keokuk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Keokuk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sigourney Jr-sr High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
907 E Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Sigourney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S. Jefferson
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Keota Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 N. Ellis Street
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-2323
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-2323
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Keota High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 N Ellis St
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-3491
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-3491
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Rank: #66.
Tri-county Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Keokuk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
907 East Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
New Directions Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
907 East Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-3108
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-3108
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pekin Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
702 West 2nd
Hedrick, IA 52563
(641) 653-4431
Hedrick, IA 52563
(641) 653-4431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
300 West Kelly St
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2566
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2566
Grades: PK
| 38 students
3003 Highway 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Keokuk County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Keokuk County, IA include Sigourney Jr-sr High School, Sigourney Elementary School and Keota Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Keokuk County?
6 public schools are located in Keokuk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keokuk County?
Keokuk County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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