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Best Crawford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,990 students in Crawford County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 224 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IA are Westside Junior-senior High School, Ar-we-va Elementary Community School and Schleswig Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Schleswig Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3314
Gr: K-4 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Schleswig Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3313
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Boyer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Denison High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Gr: PK-3 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IA include Westside Junior-senior High School, Ar-we-va Elementary Community School and Schleswig Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County?
11 public schools are located in Crawford County.
What percentage of students in Crawford County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Crawford County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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