Top 5 Best Winneshiek County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,120 students in Winneshiek County, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 257 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Winneshiek County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Winneshiek County, IA are Decorah High School, Decorah Middle School and Carrie Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winneshiek County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Winneshiek County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Winneshiek County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decorah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Decorah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Carrie Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Vernon Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Grades: 3-4
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
South Winneshiek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Rank: #55.
South Winneshiek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #66.
South Winneshiek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Grades: 5-8
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Cline Elementary School
Magnet School
101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Grades: PK-2
| 354 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winneshiek County, IA

Winneshiek County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
435 County St
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Winneshiek County, IA include Decorah High School, Decorah Middle School and Carrie Lee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winneshiek County?
7 public schools are located in Winneshiek County.
What percentage of students in Winneshiek County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Winneshiek County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winneshiek County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winneshiek County include: South Winneshiek High School vs. Decorah High School

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