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Best Iowa Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 special education public school serving 112 students in Iowa.

The top-ranked special education public school in Iowa is Ruby Van Meter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Iowa special education public school have an score of 10% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 10% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Iowa (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ruby Van Meter

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
:

Bottom 50%

710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220

Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Iowa?

The top-ranked special education public schools in Iowa include Ruby Van Meter.

How many special education public schools are located in Iowa?

1 special education public schools are located in Iowa.

What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?

Iowa special education public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).