For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 145 students in Laurens, IA.
The top ranked public school in Laurens, IA is Laurens-marathon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Laurens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Laurens, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurens-marathon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Laurens, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
300 W Garfield St
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laurens, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Laurens, IA include Laurens-marathon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laurens?
1 public schools are located in Laurens.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens?
Laurens public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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