Best 52208 Iowa Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 479 students in 52208, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 52208, IA are Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52208 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52208, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52208, IA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 52208 Iowa

52208, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
807 16th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
1509 9th Ave
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 52208, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52208, IA include Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52208?
2 public schools are located in 52208.
What is the racial composition of students in 52208?
52208 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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