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Top 3 Best Taylor County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,051 students in Taylor County, IA. Taylor County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford High School, Bedford Elementary School and Lenox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 S. Locust St.
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Lenox High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S Locust St
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taylor County, IA

Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
600 170th St, 600 170th St
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
600 N. Lafayette
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
Grades: K-6
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Taylor County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford High School, Bedford Elementary School and Lenox Elementary School. Taylor County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
4 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?

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