For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,056 students in Glenwood, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA are West Elementary School, Glenwood Middle School and Glenwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenwood, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
707 Sharp St
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4886
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4886
Grades: 3-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Grades: PK-2
| 572 students
Glenwood, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Sivers Rd
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Glenwood Com Central School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
103 Central St Suite 300
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA include West Elementary School, Glenwood Middle School and Glenwood Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood, IA?
4 public schools are located in Glenwood, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood, IA?
Glenwood, IA public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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