For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 473 students in Van Buren County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren County, IA are Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center and Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Van Buren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14573 Washington Street
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(641) 936-4321
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(641) 936-4321
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33727 Rte J40
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 592-3600
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 592-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren County, IA include Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center and Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Van Buren County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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