For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 495 students in Grundy Center, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy Center, IA are Grundy Center Middle School and Grundy Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy Center, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grundy Center 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 and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Grundy Center, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 91% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Grundy Center, Iowa ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy Center, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy Center, IA include Grundy Center Middle School and Grundy Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grundy Center?
2 public elementary schools are located in Grundy Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy Center?
Grundy Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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