For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,101 students in Allamakee County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 209 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Allamakee County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Allamakee County, IA are New Albin Elementary School, Kee High School and Waukon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allamakee County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Allamakee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Allamakee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Albin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Locust Se
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4246
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4246
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Kee High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Center St
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #33.
Waukon Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1059 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
East Campus Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 6th St Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Grades: 3-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Waukon High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1061 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
569 Center St.
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Rank: #77.
John R Mott Jr/hi School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Cora B Darling Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
313 West Post Street
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 964-7669
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 964-7669
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 South Ogden St.
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7651
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7651
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
953 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Grades: PK-2
| 238 students
Allamakee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allamakee Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12 East Main
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
115 Main Street
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Grades: PK-5
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Allamakee County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Allamakee County, IA include New Albin Elementary School, Kee High School and Waukon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Allamakee County, IA?
11 public schools are located in Allamakee County, IA.
What percentage of students in Allamakee County, IA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Allamakee County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allamakee County, IA?
Allamakee County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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