For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,349 students in Grundy County, IA (there are , serving 68 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IA are Grundy Center Middle School, Dike Elementary School and Grundy Center High 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 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grades: 5-8
| 217 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dike Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2487
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Grundy Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Dike-new Hartford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Cedar Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Bcluw Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 Lillian St
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Grades: PK-4
| 173 students
Rank: #88.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Blackhawk Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
Bcluw High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Agwsr Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Grades: PK-2
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
409 Washington St
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grundy Center Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
802 J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 S Monroe P.o. Box 188
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
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, Dike Elementary School and Grundy Center High School.
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?
97% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grundy County include: Grundy Center Elementary School vs. Grundy Center High School, Dike-new Hartford High School vs. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School, Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School vs. Dike-new Hartford High School
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