For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,532 students in Grinnell, IA (there are , serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grinnell, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Grinnell, IA are Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grinnell, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grinnell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grinnell, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
Gr: 3-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Gr: 5-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2770
Gr: K-2 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2780
Gr: PK-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grinnell, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Grinnell, IA include Davis Elementary School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Grinnell Community Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Grinnell?
5 public schools are located in Grinnell.
What percentage of students in Grinnell go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grinnell are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grinnell?
Grinnell public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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