For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 566 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 81% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), 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 5% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winneshiek County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decorah Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
South Winneshiek Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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