Best Northwood Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 580 students in Northwood, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Northwood, IA are Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School and Northwood-kensett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Northwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Northwood, IA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Grades: 7-12
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood-kensett Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 1st Ave North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Northwood, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Northwood, IA include Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School and Northwood-kensett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northwood, IA?
2 public schools are located in Northwood, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood, IA?
Northwood, IA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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