For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 728 students in Belmond, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Belmond, IA are Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmond, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Belmond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belmond, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Belmond, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 2-6
| 264 students
503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: PK-1
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belmond, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Belmond, IA include Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School.
How many public schools are located in Belmond, IA?
3 public schools are located in Belmond, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmond, IA?
Belmond, IA public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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