For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 476 students in Garwin, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Garwin, IA are Gmg Secondary School and Gmg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garwin, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Garwin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garwin, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Gmg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Wallace Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garwin, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Garwin, IA include Gmg Secondary School and Gmg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garwin?
2 public schools are located in Garwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwin?
Garwin public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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