For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 451 students in Guthrie Center, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Guthrie Center, IA are Guthrie Center Elementary School and Guthrie Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie Center, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Guthrie Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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%
Rank: #22.
Guthrie Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Guthrie Center, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Guthrie Center, IA include Guthrie Center Elementary School and Guthrie Center High School.
How many public schools are located in Guthrie Center?
2 public schools are located in Guthrie Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie Center?
Guthrie Center public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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