For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,048 students in Glenwood, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Glenwood, IA is Glenwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glenwood 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glenwood, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Grades: PK-2
| 581 students
Glenwood, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Sivers Rd
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Glenwood Com Central School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
103 Central St Suite 300
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glenwood, IA include Glenwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glenwood?
2 public elementary schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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