For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,146 students in Van Meter, IA. Van Meter has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked public schools in Van Meter, IA are Van Meter Elementary School, Van Meter Middle School and Van Meter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Meter, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Van Meter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% 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 Van Meter, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Meter Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Van Meter Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Van Meter High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Van Meter, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Van Meter, IA include Van Meter Elementary School, Van Meter Middle School and Van Meter High School. Van Meter has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Van Meter?
3 public schools are located in Van Meter.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Meter?
Van Meter 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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