Schools in Grimes, Iowa (2025)
5 schools · 2,988 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 530.
Grimes, in Iowa, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,988 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Grimes's schools is 530, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is North Ridge Elementary (90.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by DC-G Oak View (88.4, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and South Prairie Elementary (86.9, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 5 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Dallas Center-Grimes High School (1,073 students), DC-G Oak View (537 students), Heritage Elementary (530 students).
Ranked schools in Grimes
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 191North Ridge ElementaryGrimes · Public Elementary94% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 288DC-G Oak ViewGrimes · Public Middle88% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 387South Prairie ElementaryGrimes · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 485Heritage ElementaryGrimes · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 579Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolGrimes · Public High74% Math proficiency · 1,073 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Ridge Elementary Grimes · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 90.8 Top 5% | 94% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 2 | DC-G Oak View Grimes · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 88.4 Top 5% | 88% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 3 | South Prairie Elementary Grimes · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 86.9 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 4 | Heritage Elementary Grimes · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 84.5 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 5 | Dallas Center-Grimes High School Grimes · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.6 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,073 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Grimes?
North Ridge Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Grimes with a Success Index (US) of 90.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Grimes?
Grimes has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 2,988 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Grimes?
The median Enrollment across schools in Grimes is 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.