For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 336 students in Packwood, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Packwood, IA is Pekin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Packwood, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Packwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Packwood, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Packwood, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Packwood, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Packwood, IA include Pekin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Packwood?
1 public elementary schools are located in Packwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Packwood?
Packwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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