For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 392 students in Windsor Heights, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Windsor Heights, IA is Cowles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windsor Heights, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Windsor Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Windsor Heights, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowles Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Windsor Heights, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Windsor Heights, IA include Cowles Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Windsor Heights?
1 public middle schools are located in Windsor Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Windsor Heights?
Windsor Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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