| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan Community School District | Aurora | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 583 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Wapsie Valley Community School District | Fairbank | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 709 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jesup Community School District | Jesup | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1,069 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Starmont Community School District | Lamont | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 584 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Independence Community School District | Independence | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,496 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Oelwein Community School District | Hazleton | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,345 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Buchanan County compares
Together they enroll 5,786 students across 28 schools. The largest is Independence Community School District with 1,496 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan County has 6 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Buchanan County is East Buchanan Community School District (7/10). 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 Buchanan County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, IA?
Of the districts serving Buchanan County, East Buchanan Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 66th 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.