For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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
Quick Facts
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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