For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 528 students in Lenox, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lenox, IA are Lenox Elementary School and Lenox High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lenox, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lenox have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lenox, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S. Locust St.
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lenox High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Locust St
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lenox, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lenox, IA include Lenox Elementary School and Lenox High School.
How many public schools are located in Lenox?
2 public schools are located in Lenox.
What is the racial composition of students in Lenox?
Lenox public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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