For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,210 students in Crawford County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IA are Schleswig Elementary School, Westside Junior-senior High School and Ar-we-va Elementary Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Crawford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schleswig Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3314
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3314
Grades: K-4
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4312
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4312
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4313
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4313
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #44.
Denison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Schleswig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3313
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3313
Grades: 5-8
| 54 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Boyer Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Broadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Grades: 4-5
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Denison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Grades: PK-3
| 676 students
Rank: #99.
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1010.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
509 1st Ave
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Grades: PK-2
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IA include Schleswig Elementary School, Westside Junior-senior High School and Ar-we-va Elementary Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crawford County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Crawford County include: Broadway Elementary School vs. Denison Elementary School, Denison Elementary School vs. Broadway Elementary School, Boyer Valley Elementary School vs. Broadway Elementary School
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