Top Iowa Special Education Public Elementary Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 3 special education public elementary schools in Iowa, serving 788 students.
- Iowa special education public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 74% statewide average).
- The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Iowa are Prairie Edge, Smouse Opportunity School and Ruby Van Meter School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 14:1.
Top Iowa Special Education Public Elementary Schools (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Prairie Edge Special Education School401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319)298-3406
Grades: K-12 | 59 students
- Ruby Van Meter School Special Education School710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)242-8220
Grades: 6-12 | 135 students
- Smouse Opportunity School Special Education School2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515)242-8210
Grades: PK-8 | 94 students
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