For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,222 students in Lyon County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, IA are West Lyon Elementary School, Central Lyon Elementary School and George-little Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Lyon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Central Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
George-little Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, IA include West Lyon Elementary School, Central Lyon Elementary School and George-little Rock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyon County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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