For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,337 students in Grundy County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IA are Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Dike Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grundy County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grades: 5-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dike Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Grundy Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Blackhawk Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Dike-new Hartford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Cedar Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Bcluw Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Lillian St
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #99.
Bcluw High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #1010.
Agwsr Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: PK-2
| 67 students
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grundy Center Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
802 J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 S Monroe P.o. Box 188
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IA include Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Dike Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County, IA?
11 public schools are located in Grundy County, IA.
What percentage of students in Grundy County, IA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County, IA?
Grundy County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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