For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in Brooklyn, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Brooklyn, IA are Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooklyn, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Brooklyn have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brooklyn, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1090 Jackson Street
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brooklyn, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Brooklyn, IA include Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Brooklyn?
2 public schools are located in Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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