For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,954 students in Washington County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IA are Highland High School, Highland Middle School and Mid-prairie West Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Grades: 6-8
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Mid-prairie West Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 6th Ave
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-2984
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-2984
Grades: 3-4
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Mid-prairie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Highway 22 E
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6091
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6091
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Mid-prairie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Mid-prairie East Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 6th St
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2243
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2243
Grades: K-2
| 272 students
Rank: #88.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S. Ave. B
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1010.
Waco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Main Street
Crawfordsville, IA 52621
(319) 658-2931
Crawfordsville, IA 52621
(319) 658-2931
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Schnoebelen Street
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stewart Elementary School
Magnet School
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
835 Park Street
Ainsworth, IA 52201
(319) 657-3151
Ainsworth, IA 52201
(319) 657-3151
Grades: K-5
| 68 students
Alterntive Learning Cent (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 4th St.
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Assure Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
105 Westview Dr
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
1715 Vine Avenue Box B
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
1592 Angle Rd. Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IA include Highland High School, Highland Middle School and Mid-prairie West Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
13 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Mid-prairie High School vs. Highland High School, Highland High School vs. Mid-prairie High School, Mid-prairie High School vs. Washington High School
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