For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,162 students in Decatur County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IA are Lamoni Elementary School, North Elementary School and Lamoni High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Decatur County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamoni Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1203 Ne Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Grades: 3-6
| 171 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lamoni High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 E. Main St
Garden Grove, IA 50103
(641) 443-3425
Garden Grove, IA 50103
(641) 443-3425
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Ne Poplar St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Lamoni Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-7299
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-7299
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Grades: PK-2
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IA include Lamoni Elementary School, North Elementary School and Lamoni High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County, IA?
7 public schools are located in Decatur County, IA.
What percentage of students in Decatur County, IA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County, IA?
Decatur County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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