For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 615 students in Keokuk County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keokuk County, IA are Sigourney Elementary School, Keota Elementary School and Tri-county Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keokuk County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Keokuk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Keokuk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sigourney Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Keota Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-county Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 104 students
Keokuk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Esigourney Academy For Leadership (Closed 2013)
Charter School
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 elementary schools in Keokuk County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keokuk County, IA include Sigourney Elementary School, Keota Elementary School and Tri-county Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Keokuk County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Keokuk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keokuk County?
Keokuk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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