For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 973 students in Inwood, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Inwood, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Inwood, IA are West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and West Lyon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Inwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Inwood, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 7-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Inwood, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Inwood, IA include West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and West Lyon Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Inwood?
3 public schools are located in Inwood.
What percentage of students in Inwood go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Inwood are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Inwood?
Inwood public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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