| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lee Community School District | Argyle | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,250 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Keokuk Community School District | Keokuk | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,790 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Madison Community School District | Denmark | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1,832 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Lee County compares
Together they enroll 4,872 students across 12 schools. The largest is Fort Madison Community School District with 1,832 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Lee County, Iowa
Lee County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lee County is Central Lee 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 Lee County, IA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Lee 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 Lee County, IA?
Of the districts serving Lee County, Central Lee Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 48th 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.