For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,692 students in Poweshiek County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poweshiek County, IA are Davis Elementary School, Montezuma Elementary School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poweshiek County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poweshiek County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poweshiek County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: 3-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1090 Jackson Street
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: 5-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Poweshiek County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Poweshiek County, IA include Davis Elementary School, Montezuma Elementary School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poweshiek County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Poweshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poweshiek County?
Poweshiek County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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