For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 262 students in Garwin, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Garwin, IA is Gmg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garwin, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Garwin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Garwin, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gmg Elementary 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
| 262 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 elementary schools in Garwin, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garwin, IA include Gmg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Garwin?
1 public elementary schools are located in Garwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwin?
Garwin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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