For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 403 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Windsor Heights, IA (2025-26)
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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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