For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,311 students in Winneshiek County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winneshiek County, IA are Decorah Middle School, Carrie Lee Elementary School and South Winneshiek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winneshiek County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winneshiek County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winneshiek County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decorah Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Carrie Lee Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Vernon Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Grades: 3-4
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
South Winneshiek Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Grades: PK-4
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
South Winneshiek Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Grades: 5-8
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Grades: K-2
| 310 students
Winneshiek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
435 County St
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winneshiek County, IA include Decorah Middle School, Carrie Lee Elementary School and South Winneshiek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winneshiek County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Winneshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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