For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 590 students in Winneshiek County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Winneshiek County, IA are Decorah Middle School and South Winneshiek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winneshiek County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Winneshiek County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winneshiek County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decorah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
South Winneshiek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Grades: 5-8
| 129 students
Winneshiek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
435 County St
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Winneshiek County, IA include Decorah Middle School and South Winneshiek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winneshiek County?
2 public middle schools are located in Winneshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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