For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,218 students in Lyon County, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 3,504 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA are George-little Rock Elementary School, West Lyon High School and West Lyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George-little Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
West Lyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
West Lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
Central Lyon Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
West Lyon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 7-8
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Central Lyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
George-little Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 7-8
| 60 students
Rank: #88.
George-little Rock Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
George Preschool
Magnet School
309 S. Lincoln St. Ste 1
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 5-8
| 232 students
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, IA include George-little Rock Elementary School, West Lyon High School and West Lyon Elementary School. Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County?
9 public schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to public school?
39% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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