For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 952 students in Donnellson, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Donnellson, IA are Central Lee Middle School and Central Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donnellson, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Donnellson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Donnellson, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Donnellson, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Donnellson, IA include Central Lee Middle School and Central Lee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Donnellson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Donnellson.
What is the racial composition of students in Donnellson?
Donnellson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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