For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 336 students in Packwood, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Packwood, IA is Pekin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Packwood, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Packwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Packwood, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Packwood, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Gr: 7-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Packwood, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Packwood, IA include Pekin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Packwood?
1 public elementary schools are located in Packwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Packwood?
Packwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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