For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 255 students in Nora Springs, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Nora Springs, IA is Central Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nora Springs, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Nora Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nora Springs, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 4-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Nora Springs, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Gr: PK-4 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nora Springs, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nora Springs, IA include Central Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nora Springs?
1 public middle schools are located in Nora Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Nora Springs?
Nora Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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