For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,010 students in Decatur County, IA (there are , serving 29 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IA are North Elementary School, Lamoni Elementary School and Central Decatur Ms/hs 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 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Decatur County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 Ne Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Gr: 3-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lamoni Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Ne Poplar St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Lamoni High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Lamoni Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IA include North Elementary School, Lamoni Elementary School and Central Decatur Ms/hs High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County?
6 public schools are located in Decatur County.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Decatur County include: Lamoni Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Lamoni High School vs. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School, Central Decatur Ms/hs High School vs. Lamoni High School
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