For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 516 students in Greenfield, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Greenfield, IA are Nodaway Valley Elementary School and Nodaway Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenfield, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Greenfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenfield, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenfield, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Greenfield, IA include Nodaway Valley Elementary School and Nodaway Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Greenfield?
2 public schools are located in Greenfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield?
Greenfield public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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