For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 943 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 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Windsor Heights, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowles Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Clive Learning Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
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