For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,647 students in Glenwood, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA are Glenwood Middle School and Glenwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Glenwood, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Gr: PK-2 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Glenwood, Iowa 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Sivers Rd
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Gr: 9-12
Glenwood Com Central School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
103 Central St Suite 300
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Glenwood, IA include Glenwood Middle School and Glenwood Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Glenwood?
3 public schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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