For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,051 students in Taylor County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford Elementary School, Bedford High School and Lenox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
600 170th St, 600 170th St
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
600 N. Lafayette
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
Gr: K-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford Elementary School, Bedford High School and Lenox Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
4 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Taylor County include: Lenox Elementary School vs. Bedford Elementary School, Bedford Elementary School vs. Lenox Elementary School
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