For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 71 students in Gilmore City, IA.
The top ranked public school in Gilmore City, IA is Gilmore City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmore City, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Gilmore City have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilmore City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
Gilmore City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 Se East Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilmore City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Gilmore City, IA include Gilmore City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilmore City?
1 public schools are located in Gilmore City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmore City?
Gilmore City public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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