For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 502 students in Grundy Center, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grundy Center, IA are Grundy Center Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grundy Center have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grundy Center, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 91% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Grundy Center, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Grundy Center, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grundy Center, IA include Grundy Center Middle School and Grundy Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grundy Center?
2 public elementary schools are located in Grundy Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy Center?
Grundy Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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