For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterset Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Gr: 4-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
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).
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