Remsen’s public schools outscore 81% of Iowa districts
Reading proficiency in Remsen’s districts is 83%, above the Iowa average (70%). The grade covers the public school district serving Remsen, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.
From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Remsen’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 405 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of Remsen’s, its schools beat 75%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 83% and math 70% in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,749 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Remsen-Union Middle School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Mary's School (private) and St. Mary Elementary School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Remsen’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Iowa school districts. Test scores are above the Iowa average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Remsen, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Remsen
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Remsen
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Remsen
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Remsen
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Remsen
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Remsen
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 123 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Remsen
Remsen-Union Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 189 students · 27:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Remsen
Remsen-Union Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 189 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Remsen’s public schools are run by Remsen-Union Community School District, which also serves Oyens. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Remsen vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Remsen’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Remsen | A− | Remsen-Union |
Every school in Remsen
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Remsen’s schools
Are Remsen’s schools good?
By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools Remsen children attend outscore 81% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Remsen in?
Remsen-Union Community School District, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 312 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Remsen spend per student?
$15,749 in Remsen-Union Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Remsen?
Yes: St. Mary's School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 214 students) and St. Mary Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 213 students).
Parents talk
What Remsen families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.