For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 870 students in Winterset, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winterset, IA are Winterset Middle School and Winterset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winterset, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winterset have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winterset, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterset Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Grades: 4-6
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Grades: PK-3
| 497 students
Winterset, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Winterset, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winterset, IA include Winterset Middle School and Winterset Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winterset?
2 public elementary schools are located in Winterset.
What is the racial composition of students in Winterset?
Winterset public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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