| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Community School District | Selma | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,074 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Van Buren County Community School District | Birmingham | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 867 | 3 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Van Buren County compares
Together they enroll 1,941 students across 6 schools. The largest is Cardinal Community School District with 1,074 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Van Buren County, Iowa
Van Buren County has 2 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Van Buren County is Cardinal Community School District (3/10). 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 Van Buren County, IA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County, IA?
Of the districts serving Van Buren County, Cardinal Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 26th 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.