For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 972 students in Inwood, IA (there are , serving 58 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Inwood, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Inwood, IA are West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and West Lyon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Inwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Inwood, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: 7-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Inwood, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Inwood, IA include West Lyon High School, West Lyon Elementary School and West Lyon Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Inwood?
3 public schools are located in Inwood.
What percentage of students in Inwood go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Inwood are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Inwood?
Inwood public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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