For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,161 students in Louisa County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Louisa County, IA are Morning Sun Elementary School, Louisa-muscatine Elementary School and Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisa County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Louisa County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Louisa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morning Sun Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Division Street
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-7701
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-7701
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Louisa-muscatine Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14506 170th St
Letts, IA 52754
(319) 726-3634
Letts, IA 52754
(319) 726-3634
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14354 170th St
Letts, IA 52754
(319) 726-3421
Letts, IA 52754
(319) 726-3421
Grades: 7-12
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Roundy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-6218
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Wapello Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Cedar
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus Community High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #77.
Columbus Community Junior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Grades: 7-8
| 99 students
Rank: #88.
Wapello Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-8131
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #99.
Wapello Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-3241
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Louisa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crusade High Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
507 S Church St
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-3019
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-3019
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
14354 170th St
Letts, IA 52754
(319) 726-3421
Letts, IA 52754
(319) 726-3421
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Louisa County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Louisa County, IA include Morning Sun Elementary School, Louisa-muscatine Elementary School and Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Louisa County, IA?
9 public schools are located in Louisa County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisa County, IA?
Louisa County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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