For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 71 students in Gilmore City, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Gilmore City, IA is Gilmore City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmore City, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Gilmore City have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Schools in Gilmore City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gr: K-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Gilmore City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 Se East Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilmore City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilmore City, IA include Gilmore City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilmore City?
1 public schools are located in Gilmore City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmore City?
Gilmore City 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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