For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,573 students in Poweshiek County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Poweshiek County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Poweshiek County, IA are Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Montezuma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poweshiek County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Poweshiek County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poweshiek County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1090 Jackson Street
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grades: 3-4
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grades: 5-8
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Montezuma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grades: K-2
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students
Poweshiek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
504 N 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Poweshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Poweshiek County, IA include Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Montezuma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Poweshiek County?
10 public schools are located in Poweshiek County.
What percentage of students in Poweshiek County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Poweshiek County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poweshiek County?
Poweshiek County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Poweshiek County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Poweshiek County include: Grinnell Community Senior High School vs. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
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