For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 472 students in Garwin, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Garwin, IA are Gmg Secondary School and Gmg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garwin, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Garwin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Garwin, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Gmg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Wallace Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Garwin, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garwin, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Garwin, IA include Gmg Secondary School and Gmg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garwin?
2 public schools are located in Garwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwin?
Garwin 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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