For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,280 students in Winnebago County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IA are Forest City Middle School, Lake Mills Senior High School and Lake Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Winnebago County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Senior High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0893
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0893
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Mills Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Forest City High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Forest City Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Mills Middle School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #88.
North Iowa Middle School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: #99.
North Iowa High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Winnebago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
North Iowa Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
116 Jackson St S
Thompson, IA 50478
(641) 584-2100
Thompson, IA 50478
(641) 584-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IA include Forest City Middle School, Lake Mills Senior High School and Lake Mills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winnebago County, IA?
9 public schools are located in Winnebago County, IA.
What percentage of students in Winnebago County, IA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County, IA?
Winnebago County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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