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Best Guthrie County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 943 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guthrie County, IA are Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Guthrie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 N.e. 3rd St
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Gr: PK-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Panther Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Guthrie County, IA

Guthrie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Guthrie Center Junior High School (Closed 2023)
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Panorama Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guthrie County, IA include Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guthrie County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Guthrie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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