Top 5 Best Guthrie County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,648 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA are Panorama Middle School, Stuart Elementary School and Guthrie Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Guthrie County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panorama Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Stuart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 N.e. 3rd St
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Grades: PK-2
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Panorama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Panther Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Guthrie Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Central Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3299 White Pole Rd
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #77.
Panorama High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Guthrie County, IA

Guthrie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA include Panorama Middle School, Stuart Elementary School and Guthrie Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Guthrie County?
7 public schools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Guthrie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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