Best Schools in Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County, IA has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,784 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Van Buren County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Buren County, IA
The top high schools in Van Buren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
3. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
4. Cardinal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Davis County Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Buren County, IA
The top middle schools in Van Buren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Cardinal Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
3. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
4. Davis County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 356 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Buren County, IA
The top elementary schools in Van Buren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
3. Davis County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 480 Students
4. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
5. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
6. Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
7. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Buren County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Buren County, IA has a total population of 7,203 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Buren County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Van Buren County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Buren County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Buren County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Van Buren County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Buren County, IA
How many schools are in Van Buren County, IA?
Van Buren County, IA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,784 students in total.
How do schools in Van Buren County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Van Buren County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Van Buren County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Buren County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Van Buren County
3 places in Van Buren County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Douds (1)
- Farmington (1)
- Keosauqua (1)
School districts (1)
- Van Buren County Comm School District (3 schools)