For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,270 students in Donnellson, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Donnellson, IA are Central Lee Middle School, Central Lee High School and Central Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donnellson, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Donnellson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Donnellson, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Central Lee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Donnellson, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Donnellson, IA include Central Lee Middle School, Central Lee High School and Central Lee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Donnellson?
3 public schools are located in Donnellson.
What is the racial composition of students in Donnellson?
Donnellson public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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