For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,090 students in Keokuk County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Keokuk County, IA are Sigourney Jr-sr High School, Sigourney Elementary School and Keota High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keokuk County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Keokuk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Keokuk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sigourney Jr-sr High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
907 E Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sigourney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Jefferson St
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Keota High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 N Ellis St
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-3491
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-3491
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tri-county Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Keota Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 N. Ellis Street
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-2323
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Keokuk County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Keokuk County, IA include Sigourney Jr-sr High School, Sigourney Elementary School and Keota High School.
How many public schools are located in Keokuk County?
6 public schools are located in Keokuk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keokuk County?
Keokuk County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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