For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 702 students in Van Horne, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Van Horne, IA are Benton Community Middle School and Benton Community Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Horne, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Van Horne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van Horne, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Community Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Benton Community Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Van Horne, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: PK-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Van Horne, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Van Horne, IA include Benton Community Middle School and Benton Community Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Van Horne?
2 public schools are located in Van Horne.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Horne?
Van Horne public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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