For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 682 students in Durant, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Durant, IA are Durant Elementary School and Durant Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durant, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Durant have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Durant, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Durant Junior/senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Durant, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Durant, IA include Durant Elementary School and Durant Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Durant?
2 public schools are located in Durant.
What is the racial composition of students in Durant?
Durant public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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