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7.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Lenox, Iowa

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.9/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Lenox by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Lenox Elementary School

8.0/10

Elementary · Lenox Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Lenox High School

7.8/10

High · Lenox Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

7.9

out of 10

Median Home

$115,500

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Lenox

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lenox Elementary School 8.0 / 10
2 Lenox High School 7.8 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.9/10

100% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$67,847

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$115,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
18%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
78%

Of occupied housing units

How Lenox compares

Median household income

$68k

89% of Iowa median

About Schools in Lenox, Iowa

Lenox, Iowa is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.9 out of 10, schools in Lenox perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Lenox is Lenox Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Lenox is served by 1 school district: Lenox Comm School District. These districts collectively serve 528 students.

Lenox's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $67,847. The poverty rate in the area is 10.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 50851 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 311 students · Pre-K–6th 8.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 217 students · 7th–12th 7.8

Schools in Lenox

Lenox, Iowa · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$67,847

Median Home Value

$115,500

Median Rent

$925/mo

Population

2,145

College Educated

18%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Community Profile

Lenox has a median household income of $67,847. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $115,500, with a median rent of $925/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.5%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lenox, Iowa

How many schools are in Lenox, Iowa?

Lenox has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lenox, Iowa?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lenox is 7.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Lenox, Iowa?

The top-ranked school in Lenox on MySchoolScout is Lenox Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lenox, Iowa?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lenox on MySchoolScout is Lenox Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best high school in Lenox, Iowa?

The top-ranked high school in Lenox on MySchoolScout is Lenox High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Lenox, Iowa?

Lenox is served by 1 school district: Lenox Comm School District.

What is the education level in Lenox, Iowa?

According to Census data, 18% of adults in Lenox have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Lenox, Iowa?

The median household income in Lenox is approximately $67,847 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lenox, Iowa?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lenox is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lenox, Iowa?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.