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).