8

Best Schools in Decatur County, IA

  • South Elementary School

    South Elementary School

    201 SE 6th St, Leon, IA 50144

    Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd

    • B
      Niche Grade

    • Students

      177

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      10:1

    South Elementary School
  • North Elementary School

    North Elementary School

    1203 NE Poplar St, Leon, IA 50144

    Public Elementary School 3rd to 6th

    • B-
      Niche Grade
    • 7
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      172

    • Math Proficiency

      67%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      14:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      72%

    North Elementary School
  • Central Decatur Middle/High School

    Central Decatur Middle/High School

    1201 NE Poplar St, Leon, IA 50144

    Public High School 7th to 12th

    • B-
      Niche Grade
    • 5
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      348

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      17:1

    • ACT Overall Score

      22

    Central Decatur Middle/High School
  • Lamoni Elementary School

    Lamoni Elementary School

    202 N Walnut St, Lamoni, IA 50140

    Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th

    • B-
      Niche Grade
    • 5
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      212

    • Math Proficiency

      77%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      13:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      62%

    Lamoni Elementary School
  • Lamoni High School

    Lamoni High School

    202 N Walnut St, Lamoni, IA 50140

    Public High School 9th to 12th

    • C
      Niche Grade
    • 4
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      98

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      14:1

    • ACT Overall Score

      24

    Lamoni High School
  • Lamoni Middle School

    Lamoni Middle School

    202 N Walnut St, Lamoni, IA 50140

    Public Middle School 6th to 8th

    • C
      Niche Grade
    • 4
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      70

    • Math Proficiency

      52%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      18:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      57%

    Lamoni Middle School
  • Mormon Trail Junior/Senior High School

    Mormon Trail Junior/Senior High School

    502 E Main St, Garden Grove, IA 50103

    Public High School 7th to 12th

    • C
      Niche Grade
    • 3
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      96

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      16:1

    Mormon Trail Junior/Senior High School
Iowa Decatur County

Top-Rated Schools in Decatur County, IA

For families seeking quality education in Decatur County, IA, the area offers 8 school options including the highly-rated North Elementary School (7/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 77% math proficiency and 75% reading proficiency. Decatur County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.

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