For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,753 students in Grimes, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Grimes, IA are North Ridge Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Dallas Center-grimes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grimes, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Grimes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grimes, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Nw 27th St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5674
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5674
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Ne Beaverbrooke Blvd
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Grades: PK-4
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Vine Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-4343
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-4343
Grades: 5-6
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Dallas Center Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 13th St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-3838
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 992-3838
Grades: K-4
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S James St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-4057
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-4057
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Dallas Center-grimes High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #77.
Dc-g Oak View
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Sw County Line Rd
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-0105
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-0105
Grades: 7-8
| 565 students
Grimes, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3353 240th Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Metro West Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11500 Nw 54th Ave
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grimes, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Grimes, IA include North Ridge Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Dallas Center-grimes Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grimes?
7 public schools are located in Grimes.
What is the racial composition of students in Grimes?
Grimes public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grimes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grimes include: South Prairie Elementary School vs. North Ridge Elementary School, North Ridge Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School vs. North Ridge Elementary School
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