For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,106 students in Grinnell, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grinnell, IA are Davis Elementary School and Grinnell Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grinnell, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grinnell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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: 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 elementary schools in Grinnell, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grinnell, IA include Davis Elementary School and Grinnell Community Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grinnell, IA?
4 public elementary schools are located in Grinnell, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Grinnell, IA?
Grinnell, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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