For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,720 students in Keokuk, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 175 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Keokuk, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Keokuk, IA are Hawthorne Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Keokuk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keokuk, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Keokuk have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Keokuk, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2940 Decatur St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3503
Gr: 2-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 N 8th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1953
Gr: K-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Keokuk High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Keokuk Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Keokuk, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Keokuk, IA include Hawthorne Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School and Keokuk High School.
How many public schools are located in Keokuk?
5 public schools are located in Keokuk.
What percentage of students in Keokuk go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Keokuk are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Keokuk?
Keokuk public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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