Best Schools in Decorah, IA
Decorah, IA has a total of 22 schools including 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 5,227 students attend Decorah, IA schools. On average, schools in Decorah score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Decorah greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Decorah, IA
Decorah, IA has 8 high schools with 2,302 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Decorah score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Decorah exceed expectations.
1. Decorah High School
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Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students
2. Waukon High School
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Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
3. South Winneshiek High School
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South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
4. Crestwood High School
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Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 559 Students
5. Mabel-canton Secondary
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Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
6. Spring Grove Secondary
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Spring Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 157 Students
7. Fillmore Central Senior High
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Fillmore Central • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 277 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decorah, IA
Decorah, IA has 3 middle schools with 860 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Decorah score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Decorah exceed expectations.
1. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
2. Waukon Middle School
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Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
3. South Winneshiek Middle School
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South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decorah, IA
Decorah, IA has 11 elementary schools with 2,065 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Decorah score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Decorah greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carrie Lee Elementary
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Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
2. Crestwood Elementary School
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Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 425 Students
3. South Winneshiek Elementary School
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South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 191 Students
4. Spring Grove Elementary
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Spring Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
5. Mabel-canton Elementary
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Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
6. John Cline Elementary School
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Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 354 Students
7. West Campus Elementary School
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Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 265 Students
8. St Benedict School
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St Benedict School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
9. Ne Iowa Montessori School
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Ne Iowa Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
10. Kinderhaus
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Kinderhaus • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decorah, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decorah, IA has a total population of 10,980 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decorah, 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 Decorah, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decorah, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decorah, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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