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Best Leon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 632 students in Leon, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Leon, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Leon, IA are North Elementary School and Central Decatur Ms/hs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Leon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Leon, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 Ne Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Gr: 3-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Ne Poplar St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Leon, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Leon, IA include North Elementary School and Central Decatur Ms/hs High School.
How many public schools are located in Leon?
3 public schools are located in Leon.
What percentage of students in Leon go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Leon are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leon?
Leon public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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