Best Schools in Lee County, IA
Lee County, IA has 26 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 8,762 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Lee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lee County, IA
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
3. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
4. New London Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
5. Keokuk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
6. Fort Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, IA
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
3. Keokuk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
4. Fort Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 695 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, IA
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Danville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
3. Central Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 657 Students
4. West Burlington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Burlington Ind School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
5. George Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 251 Students
6. Black Hawk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students
7. Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
8. Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 197 Students
9. Holy Trinity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 196 Students
10. Keokuk Catholic Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Catholic Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 80 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, IA has a total population of 33,555 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, IA
How many schools are in Lee County, IA?
Lee County, IA has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 8,762 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Lee County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Lee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
3 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Keokuk (5)
- Fort Madison (4)
- Donnellson (3)
School districts (3)
- Keokuk Comm School District (5 schools)
- Fort Madison Comm School District (4 schools)
- Central Lee Comm School District (3 schools)