For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 958 students in Donnellson, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Donnellson, IA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Donnellson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Donnellson, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Donnellson, IA include Central Lee Middle School and Central Lee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Donnellson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Donnellson.
What is the racial composition of students in Donnellson?
Donnellson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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