Lenox: Schools & Education
Lenox schools: 2 public schools. Lenox Elementary School is the largest at 303 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 520 students.
- ~784 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 784 residents per school. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Lenox Comm School District |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 520 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 40 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 289 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 55.6% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southwestern Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southwestern Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Creston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (641) 782-7081 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Lenox Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 101 N Main |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (641) 333-4411 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50851 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1850 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12