| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis Community School District | Oakville | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 968 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Morning Sun Community School District | Morning Sun | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 124 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Louisa-Muscatine Community School District | Grandview | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 815 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wapello Community School District | Wapello | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 541 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Columbus Community School District | Columbus City | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 664 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Louisa County compares
Together they enroll 3,112 students across 12 schools. The largest is Mediapolis Community School District with 968 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Louisa County is Mediapolis Community School District (10/10). 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 Louisa County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Louisa 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 Louisa County, IA?
Of the districts serving Louisa County, Mediapolis Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.