For the 2026 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 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Middle School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: 4-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Nora Springs, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Gr: PK-4 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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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