For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 623 students in Packwood, IA (there are , serving 40 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Packwood, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Packwood, IA are Pekin Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Packwood, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Packwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Packwood, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Packwood, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Packwood, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Packwood, IA include Pekin Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Packwood?
2 public schools are located in Packwood.
What percentage of students in Packwood go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Packwood are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Packwood?
Packwood public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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