| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnville-Sully Community School District | Searsboro | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 546 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Montezuma Community School District | Montezuma | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 493 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District | Malcom | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 561 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| H-L-V Community School District | Hartwick | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 303 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grinnell-Newburg Community School District | Grinnell | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,573 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| English Valleys Community School District | Deep River | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 451 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Poweshiek County compares
Together they enroll 3,927 students across 18 schools. The largest is Grinnell-Newburg Community School District with 1,573 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Poweshiek County, Iowa
Poweshiek County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Poweshiek County is Lynnville-Sully Community School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Poweshiek County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Poweshiek County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Poweshiek County, IA?
Of the districts serving Poweshiek County, Lynnville-Sully Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.