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Best Grundy County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,349 students in Grundy County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Grundy County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy County, IA are Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Dike Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Grundy County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Dike Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Grundy Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Gr: K-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Dike-new Hartford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Bcluw Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
414 Lillian St
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Gr: PK-4 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Cedar Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Agwsr Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bcluw High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Blackhawk Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Agwsr Elementary At Wellsburg
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Gr: PK-2 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Gladbrook-reinbeck Preschool
409 Washington St
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Grundy County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Grundy County, IA include Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center High School and Dike Elementary School. Grundy County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County?
12 public schools are located in Grundy County.
What percentage of students in Grundy County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Grundy County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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