For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,325 students in Allamakee County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Allamakee County, IA are New Albin Elementary School, Waukon Middle School and East Campus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allamakee County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Allamakee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Allamakee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Albin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Locust Se
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4246
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4246
Grades: PK-4
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Waukon Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1059 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
East Campus Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 6th St Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Grades: 3-5
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
569 Center St.
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Grades: 5-8
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Cora B Darling Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
953 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Grades: PK-2
| 275 students
Allamakee County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allamakee Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12 East Main
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
115 Main Street
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Grades: PK-5
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Allamakee County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Allamakee County, IA include New Albin Elementary School, Waukon Middle School and East Campus Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Allamakee County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Allamakee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allamakee County?
Allamakee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Allamakee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Allamakee County include: Cora B Darling Elementary School vs. New Albin Elementary School, New Albin Elementary School vs. Cora B Darling Elementary School
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