For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in Grundy Center, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Grundy Center, IA are Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Grundy Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy Center, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grundy Center have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grundy Center, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grades: 5-8
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Grundy Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Grundy Center, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grundy Center Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
802 J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grundy Center, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy Center, IA include Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Grundy Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy Center?
3 public schools are located in Grundy Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy Center?
Grundy Center public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grundy Center are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grundy Center include: Grundy Center Elementary School vs. Grundy Center High School, Grundy Center High School vs. Grundy Center Elementary School
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