For the 2025-26 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 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Allamakee County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Allamakee County (2025-26)
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.
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: #55.
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: 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 elementary schools in Allamakee County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Allamakee County, IA include Waukon Middle School, New Albin Elementary 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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