For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 409 students in Nora Springs, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Nora Springs, IA are Central Springs Middle School and Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nora Springs, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Nora Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nora Springs, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: 4-8
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: PK-3
| 144 students
Nora Springs, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Grades: PK-4
| 166 students
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: 5-8
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nora Springs, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Nora Springs, IA include Central Springs Middle School and Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs.
How many public schools are located in Nora Springs?
2 public schools are located in Nora Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Nora Springs?
Nora Springs public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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