For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 420 students in Grinnell, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Grinnell, IA is Grinnell Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grinnell, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Grinnell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grinnell, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: 5-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grinnell, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grinnell, IA include Grinnell Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grinnell?
1 public middle schools are located in Grinnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Grinnell?
Grinnell public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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