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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 393 students in Glidden, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Glidden, IA are Glidden-ralston Elementary School and Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glidden, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Glidden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Glidden, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Glidden, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Glidden, IA include Glidden-ralston Elementary School and Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Glidden?
2 public schools are located in Glidden.
What is the racial composition of students in Glidden?
Glidden public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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