For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,640 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 92%). Poweshiek County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Poweshiek County, IA are Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School, Montezuma Elementary School and Grinnell Community Senior High 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 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Poweshiek County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poweshiek County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grades: 3-4
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Montezuma High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grades: 5-8
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grades: K-2
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
504 N 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: K-12
| 5 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, Montezuma Elementary School and Grinnell Community Senior High School. Poweshiek County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Poweshiek County, IA?
11 public schools are located in Poweshiek County, IA.
What percentage of students in Poweshiek County, IA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Poweshiek County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poweshiek County, IA?
Poweshiek County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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