For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Graettinger, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Graettinger, IA are Graettinger-terril High School and Graettinger-terril Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graettinger, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Graettinger have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Graettinger, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graettinger-terril High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Graettinger-terril Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Graettinger, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 58
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Graettinger, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Graettinger, IA include Graettinger-terril High School and Graettinger-terril Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Graettinger?
2 public schools are located in Graettinger.
What is the racial composition of students in Graettinger?
Graettinger public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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