For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 237 students in Glidden, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Glidden, IA is Glidden-ralston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glidden, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glidden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glidden, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Glidden, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glidden, IA include Glidden-ralston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glidden?
1 public elementary schools are located in Glidden.
What is the racial composition of students in Glidden?
Glidden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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