For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 702 students in Van Horne, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Van Horne, IA are Benton Community Middle School and Benton Community Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Horne, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Van Horne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van Horne, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Community Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 7-8
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Community Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Van Horne, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: PK-2
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Van Horne, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Van Horne, IA include Benton Community Middle School and Benton Community Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Van Horne?
2 public schools are located in Van Horne.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Horne?
Van Horne public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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