Best Schools in Winneshiek County, IA
Winneshiek County, IA has 21 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,510 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Winneshiek County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winneshiek County, IA
The top high schools in Winneshiek County, 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. Crestwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
5. Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
6. 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 Winneshiek County, IA
The top middle schools in Winneshiek County, 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 Winneshiek County, IA
The top elementary schools in Winneshiek County, 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. Turkey Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
3. Carrie Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
4. East Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 206 Students
5. South Winneshiek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 191 Students
6. Crestwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
7. Cora B Darling Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
8. John Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 354 Students
9. West Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 265 Students
10. Ne Iowa Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ne Iowa Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winneshiek County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winneshiek County, IA has a total population of 20,070 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winneshiek County, 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 Winneshiek County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winneshiek County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winneshiek County, 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 Winneshiek County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winneshiek County, IA
How many schools are in Winneshiek County, IA?
Winneshiek County, IA has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,510 students in total.
How do schools in Winneshiek County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Winneshiek County score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Winneshiek County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winneshiek County?
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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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Winneshiek County
4 places in Winneshiek County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Decorah (4)
- Jackson Junction (2)
- Ossian (2)
- Calmar (1)
School districts (2)
- Decorah Community School District (4 schools)
- South Winneshiek Comm School District (3 schools)