For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 807 students in Taylor County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford Elementary School, Bedford High School and Lenox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taylor County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S. Locust St.
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
600 170th St, 600 170th St
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
600 N. Lafayette
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford Elementary School, Bedford High School and Lenox Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylor County, IA?
3 public elementary schools are located in Taylor County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County, IA?
Taylor County, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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