Best Leon Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 347 students in Leon, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Leon, IA is North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Leon, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 Ne Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Gr: 3-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Leon, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Leon, IA include North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Leon.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon?
Leon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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