For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 253 students in Guthrie Center, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Guthrie Center, IA is Guthrie Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie Center, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guthrie Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Guthrie Center, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Guthrie Center, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guthrie Center, IA include Guthrie Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guthrie Center?
1 public elementary schools are located in Guthrie Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie Center?
Guthrie Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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