For the 2025 school year, there is 1 special education public elementary school serving 112 students in Iowa.
The top ranked special education public elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Iowa?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Iowa include Ruby Van Meter.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Iowa?
1 special education public elementary schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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