| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Community School District | Mount Auburn | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1,008 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Center Point-Urbana Community School District | Urbana | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,466 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District | Garrison | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,555 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Benton Community School District | Atkins | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,702 | 5 | PK–12 | 7 |
| College Community School District | Walford | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 5,740 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Belle Plaine Community School District | Belle Plaine | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 479 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Benton County compares
Together they enroll 11,950 students across 29 schools. The largest is College Community School District with 5,740 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Benton County, Iowa
Benton County has 6 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Benton County is Union Community School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Benton County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Benton County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Benton County, IA?
Of the districts serving Benton County, Union Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.