For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 623 students in Packwood, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Packwood, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Packwood, IA are Pekin Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Packwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Packwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Packwood, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Packwood, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Gr: 7-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Packwood, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Packwood, IA include Pekin Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Packwood?
2 public schools are located in Packwood.
What percentage of students in Packwood go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Packwood are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Packwood?
Packwood public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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