Best Schools in Grafton, IA
Grafton, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,838 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Grafton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grafton, IA
The top high schools in Grafton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
2. St Ansgar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 273 Students
4. Central Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grafton, IA
The top middle schools in Grafton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. Osage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 268 Students
3. Central Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grafton, IA
The top elementary schools in Grafton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students
3. Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 147 Students
4. Northwood-kensett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grafton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grafton, IA has a total population of 450 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grafton, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grafton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grafton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grafton, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grafton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grafton, IA
How many schools are in Grafton, IA?
Grafton, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,838 students in total.
How do schools in Grafton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Grafton score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Grafton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grafton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 70%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 69%
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