For the 2025 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 High School, Central Lee Middle 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 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Donnellson have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Lee High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Lee Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Donnellson, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Donnellson, IA include Central Lee High School, Central Lee Middle 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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