For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,558 students in Grinnell, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grinnell, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Grinnell, IA are Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grinnell, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grinnell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grinnell, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grades: 3-4
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grades: 5-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grades: K-2
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grinnell, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Grinnell, IA include Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Grinnell, IA?
5 public schools are located in Grinnell, IA.
What percentage of students in Grinnell, IA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grinnell, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grinnell, IA?
Grinnell, IA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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