Top 5 Best Mills County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,487 students in Mills County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Mills County, IA are West Elementary School, East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Mills County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Mills County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
707 Sharp St
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4886
Grades: 3-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1505 E 15th Street
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8645
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Senior High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
East Mills Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Grades: PK-2
| 572 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mills County, IA

Mills County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Sivers Rd
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
409 E. 9th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Grades: PK-4
| 103 students
409 E. 9th
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
103 Central St Suite 300
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mills County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mills County, IA include West Elementary School, East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mills County, IA?
6 public schools are located in Mills County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills County, IA?
Mills County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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