For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,439 students in Grundy County, IA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IA are Grundy Center Middle School, Dike Elementary School and Grundy Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Grundy County (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.
Dike Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Grades: PK-4
| 302 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
Rank: #44.
Bcluw Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 Lillian St
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Grades: PK-4
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Cedar Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Agwsr Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: PK-2
| 68 students
Grundy County 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
609 S Monroe P.o. Box 188
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IA include Grundy Center Middle School, Dike Elementary School and Grundy Center Elementary School. Grundy County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grundy County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grundy County include: Grundy Center Elementary School vs. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
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