For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,271 students in Epworth, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Epworth, IA are Epworth Elementary School and Western Dubuque High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Epworth, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Epworth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Epworth, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Epworth Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jacoby Drive E
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 663-9469
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 663-9469
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Western Dubuque High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 5th Ave Sw
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 258-4030
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 258-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Epworth, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Epworth, IA include Epworth Elementary School and Western Dubuque High School.
How many public schools are located in Epworth?
2 public schools are located in Epworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Epworth?
Epworth public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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