For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 478 students in Garwin, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Garwin, IA are Gmg Secondary School and Gmg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garwin, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Garwin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garwin, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Gmg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Wallace Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Garwin, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garwin, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Garwin, IA include Gmg Secondary School and Gmg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garwin?
2 public schools are located in Garwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwin?
Garwin public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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