For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in Grundy Center, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy Center, IA are Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Grundy Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy Center, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grundy Center have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grundy Center, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Grundy Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Grundy Center, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grundy Center Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
802 J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grundy Center, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy Center, IA include Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Grundy Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grundy Center?
3 public schools are located in Grundy Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy Center?
Grundy Center public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grundy Center are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grundy Center include: Grundy Center Elementary School vs. Grundy Center High School, Grundy Center High School vs. Grundy Center Elementary School
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