For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,013 students in Decorah, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Decorah, IA are Decorah Middle School and Carrie Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decorah, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decorah have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Decorah, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decorah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Carrie Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Vernon Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Grades: 3-4
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Cline Elementary School
Magnet School
101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Grades: PK-2
| 354 students
Decorah, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Decorah, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Decorah, IA include Decorah Middle School and Carrie Lee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Decorah?
3 public elementary schools are located in Decorah.
What is the racial composition of students in Decorah?
Decorah public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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