Schools in Grinnell, Iowa (2025)
5 schools · 1,534 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 242.
Grinnell, in Iowa, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,534 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Grinnell's schools is 242, below 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 Grinnell Community Middle School (83.9, top 10% of middle schools nationally), followed by Davis Elementary School (80.4, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Grinnell Community Senior High School (78.5, top 10% of high schools nationally). 3 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students), Grinnell Community Middle School (420 students), Fairview Elementary School (242 students).
Ranked schools in Grinnell
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 184Grinnell Community Middle SchoolGrinnell · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 280Davis Elementary SchoolGrinnell · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 213 students
- 379Grinnell Community Senior High SchoolGrinnell · Public High82% Math proficiency · 512 students
- 469Fairview Elementary SchoolGrinnell · Public Elementary34.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 242 students
- 563Bailey Park Elementary SchoolGrinnell · Public Elementary42.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 147 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grinnell Community Middle School Grinnell · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 83.9 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 2 | Davis Elementary School Grinnell · Elementary · Grades 3–4 | Public | 80.4 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 213 |
| 3 | Grinnell Community Senior High School Grinnell · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.5 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 4 | Fairview Elementary School Grinnell · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 34.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 242 |
| 5 | Bailey Park Elementary School Grinnell · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 42.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 147 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Grinnell?
Grinnell Community Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Grinnell with a Success Index (US) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Grinnell?
Grinnell has 5 schools (1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 high) educating 1,534 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Grinnell?
The median Enrollment across schools in Grinnell is 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.