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Best Benton County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,344 students in Benton County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, IA are Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Norway Elementary School and Shellsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Benton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Norway Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Drive
Norway, IA 52318
(319) 227-7142
Gr: 4-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Shellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
203 Tomahawk Trail
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Gr: PK-3 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Tilford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Gr: PK-3 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, IA

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benton Online Academy (Closed 2023)
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Central Elementary School (Closed 2011)
807 16th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137
Gr: 2-6
Lincoln Center (Closed 2008)
503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Lincoln Junior High School (Closed 2011)
1509 9th Ave
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631
Gr: 7-8
Van Horne Elementary School (Closed 2016)
101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: PK-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
West Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, IA include Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Norway Elementary School and Shellsburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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