For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,632 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA are Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Guthrie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N.e. 3rd St
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Guthrie Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Panther Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Panorama High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
West Central Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3299 White Pole Rd
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Guthrie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Panorama Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA include Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Guthrie County?
7 public schools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Guthrie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Guthrie County include: Guthrie Center Elementary School vs. Panorama Elementary School, Panorama Elementary School vs. Guthrie Center Elementary School, Panorama High School vs. West Central Valley High School
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