Nora Springs: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Nora Springs. Central Springs Middle School is the largest at 277 students (grades 4-8). Total enrollment: 440 students.
- ~682 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 682 residents per school. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Central Springs Comm School Di |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 440 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 26 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 168 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 38.2% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | North Iowa Area Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | North Iowa Area Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Mason City |
| Nearest College · Phone | (641) 423-1264 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Nora Springs Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 45 N Hawkeye |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (641) 749-5569 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50458 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1679 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12