For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,086 students in Keokuk, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keokuk, IA are George Washington Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Keokuk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keokuk, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Keokuk have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Keokuk, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 N 8th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953
Grades: 4-5
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Decatur St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503
Grades: K-3
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Keokuk Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Keokuk, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
520 North 20th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
1402 S 7th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Grades: 1-5
| 82 students
918 Timea St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Grades: 1-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Keokuk, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Keokuk, IA include George Washington Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Keokuk Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Keokuk?
3 public elementary schools are located in Keokuk.
What is the racial composition of students in Keokuk?
Keokuk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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