Best Public Schools in Glidden, IA (2026)

Best Glidden Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 393 students in Glidden, IA.

The top-ranked public schools in Glidden, IA are Glidden-ralston Elementary School and Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Glidden, IA public schools have an score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Glidden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Glidden, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Glidden-ralston Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
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602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205

Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205

Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Glidden, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in Glidden, IA include Glidden-ralston Elementary School and Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Glidden?

2 public schools are located in Glidden.

What is the racial composition of students in Glidden?

Glidden public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).