For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 103 students in Blakesburg, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Blakesburg, IA is Blakesburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blakesburg, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Blakesburg have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Blakesburg, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blakesburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 S Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Blakesburg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eddyville Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 Berdan St
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
407 South Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blakesburg, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Blakesburg, IA include Blakesburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blakesburg?
1 public schools are located in Blakesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Blakesburg?
Blakesburg 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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