Best Schools in Ridgeway, IA
Ridgeway, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,479 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Ridgeway meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgeway, IA
The top high schools in Ridgeway, 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. South Winneshiek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
3. Crestwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
4. Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgeway, IA
The top middle schools in Ridgeway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
2. 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 Ridgeway, IA
The top elementary schools in Ridgeway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Turkey Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
2. Carrie Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
3. South Winneshiek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 191 Students
4. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
5. John Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgeway, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgeway, IA has a total population of 923 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgeway, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgeway, IA
How many schools are in Ridgeway, IA?
Ridgeway, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,479 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgeway perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ridgeway score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Ridgeway meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgeway?
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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