For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 242 students in Paullina, IA (there are , serving 81 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Paullina, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Paullina, IA is South O'brien Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paullina, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Paullina have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paullina, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South O'brien Secondary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 W Groesbeck
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paullina, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Paullina, IA include South O'brien Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Paullina?
1 public schools are located in Paullina.
What percentage of students in Paullina go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Paullina are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paullina?
Paullina public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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