Best Windsor Heights Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 919 students in Windsor Heights, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Windsor Heights, IA are Cowles Elementary School and Clive Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windsor Heights, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Windsor Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Windsor Heights, IA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Clive Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Windsor Heights, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Windsor Heights, IA include Cowles Elementary School and Clive Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Windsor Heights?
2 public schools are located in Windsor Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Windsor Heights?
Windsor Heights public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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