For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 492 students in Greenfield, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, IA are Nodaway Valley High School and Nodaway Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenfield, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Greenfield have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenfield, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 630-1042
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 630-1042
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 630-1042
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 630-1042
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, IA include Nodaway Valley High School and Nodaway Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greenfield?
2 public schools are located in Greenfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield?
Greenfield public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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