For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 432 students in Decorah, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Decorah, IA is Decorah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decorah, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Decorah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Decorah, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decorah Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Decorah, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Decorah, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Decorah, IA include Decorah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Decorah?
1 public middle schools are located in Decorah.
What is the racial composition of students in Decorah?
Decorah public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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