For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 742 students in 50638, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 50638, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 50638 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 50638, IA 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 50638, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 217 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
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
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
50638, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50638, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50638, IA include Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Grundy Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50638?
3 public schools are located in 50638.
What is the racial composition of students in 50638?
50638 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).
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