For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 496 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 84% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), 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 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grundy Center, IA (2024)
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
| 222 students
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
Grades: K-4
| 274 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 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, IA?
2 public elementary schools are located in Grundy Center, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy Center, IA?
Grundy Center, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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