For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,183 students in Allamakee County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 209 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Allamakee County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Allamakee County, IA are Waukon Middle School, New Albin Elementary 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Allamakee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Allamakee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1059 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
New Albin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
East Campus Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 6th St Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Gr: 3-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kee High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Center St
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Waukon High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1061 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
569 Center St.
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Cora B Darling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
John R Mott Jr/hi School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
313 West Post Street
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 964-7669
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 964-7669
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
210 South Ogden St.
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7651
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7651
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
953 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Gr: PK-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Allamakee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allamakee Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12 East Main
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Gr: 9-12
115 Main Street
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Allamakee County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Allamakee County, IA include Waukon Middle School, New Albin Elementary School and East Campus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allamakee County?
11 public schools are located in Allamakee County.
What percentage of students in Allamakee County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Allamakee County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allamakee County?
Allamakee County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Allamakee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Allamakee County include: New Albin Elementary School vs. Cora B Darling Elementary School
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