For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,561 students in Glenwood, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA are Glenwood Middle School and Glenwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glenwood, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Gr: PK-2 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA include Glenwood Middle School and Glenwood Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood?
3 public schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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