For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 490 students in Belle Plaine, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, IA are Longfellow Elementary School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Plaine, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Belle Plaine have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belle Plaine, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Belle Plaine, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Belle Plaine, IA include Longfellow Elementary School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Belle Plaine?
2 public schools are located in Belle Plaine.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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