Best Schools in 52101, IA
52101, IA has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,151 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 52101 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52101, IA
The top high schools in 52101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students
2. Waukon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
3. South Winneshiek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
4. John R Mott Jr/hi School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 351 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52101, IA
The top middle schools in 52101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waukon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
2. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
3. South Winneshiek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52101, IA
The top elementary schools in 52101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Benedict School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Benedict School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
2. Carrie Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
3. East Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 206 Students
4. South Winneshiek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 191 Students
5. Cora B Darling Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
6. John Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 354 Students
7. West Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 265 Students
8. Ne Iowa Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ne Iowa Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
9. Kinderhaus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinderhaus • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52101, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52101, IA has a total population of 13,145 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52101, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 52101, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52101, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52101, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 52101, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52101, IA
How many schools are in 52101, IA?
52101, IA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,151 students in total.
How do schools in 52101 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 52101 score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 52101 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52101?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 68%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 64%
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