For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,632 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA are Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Guthrie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N.e. 3rd St
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Gr: PK-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Guthrie Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Panther Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Panorama High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
West Central Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3299 White Pole Rd
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Guthrie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Panorama Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Guthrie County, IA include Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Guthrie County?
7 public schools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Guthrie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Guthrie County include: Panorama High School vs. West Central Valley High School, Guthrie Center Elementary School vs. Panorama Elementary School, West Central Valley High School vs. Panorama High School
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