Best Winterset Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,663 students in Winterset, IA.

The top ranked public schools in Winterset, IA are Winterset Junior High School, Winterset Elementary School and Winterset Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Winterset, IA public schools have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Winterset have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Winterset, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Winterset Junior High School

(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
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720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336

Gr: 7-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Winterset Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
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404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551

Gr: PK-3 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Winterset Senior High School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
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720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320

Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #44.

Winterset Middle School

(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
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706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010

Gr: 4-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Winterset, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320

Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Winterset, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Winterset, IA include Winterset Junior High School, Winterset Elementary School and Winterset Senior High School.

How many public schools are located in Winterset?

4 public schools are located in Winterset.

What is the racial composition of students in Winterset?

Winterset public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).