For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 834 students in Van Buren County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren County, IA are Van Buren County Community Middle & High School, Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center and Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van Buren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 4th Street
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 293-3334
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 293-3334
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14573 Washington Street
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(641) 936-4321
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(641) 936-4321
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33727 Rte J40
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 592-3600
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 592-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Van Buren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 East St
Birmingham, IA 52535
(319) 498-4232
Birmingham, IA 52535
(319) 498-4232
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
202 N. Union
Milton, IA 52570
(641) 656-4976
Milton, IA 52570
(641) 656-4976
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
33727 Route J40
Farmington, IA 52626
(319) 592-3192
Farmington, IA 52626
(319) 592-3192
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
502 North 4th Street
Farmington, IA 52626
(319) 878-3814
Farmington, IA 52626
(319) 878-3814
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
211 Beswick Street
Stockport, IA 52651
(319) 796-4414
Stockport, IA 52651
(319) 796-4414
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
211 Beswick St
Stockport, IA 52651
(319) 796-4414
Stockport, IA 52651
(319) 796-4414
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Van Buren County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Van Buren County, IA include Van Buren County Community Middle & High School, Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center and Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center.
How many public schools are located in Van Buren County?
3 public schools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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