| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Decatur Community School District | Davis City | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 697 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Lamoni Community School District | Lamoni | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 380 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mormon Trail Community School District | Garden Grove | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 223 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clarke Community School District | Van Wert | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,358 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Decatur County compares
Together they enroll 2,658 students across 11 schools. The largest is Clarke Community School District with 1,358 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Decatur County is Central Decatur Community School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Decatur County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Decatur County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Decatur County, IA?
Of the districts serving Decatur County, Central Decatur Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 45th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.