For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 students in Waukon, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 209 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Waukon, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Waukon, IA are Waukon Middle School, East Campus Elementary School and Waukon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Waukon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waukon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waukon Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1059 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
East Campus Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 6th St Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Grades: 3-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Waukon High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1061 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
953 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Grades: PK-2
| 275 students
Waukon, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allamakee Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12 East Main
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waukon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Waukon, IA include Waukon Middle School, East Campus Elementary School and Waukon High School.
How many public schools are located in Waukon?
4 public schools are located in Waukon.
What percentage of students in Waukon go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Waukon are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waukon?
Waukon public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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