For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,010 students in Decatur County, IA (there are 1 private school, 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 90%).
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Decatur County (2026)
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 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 90%).
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 30% (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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