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Best Decorah Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,522 students in Decorah, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 203 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Decorah, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Decorah, IA are Decorah High School, Decorah Middle School and Carrie Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decorah, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Decorah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Decorah, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decorah High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Decorah Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Carrie Lee Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 Vernon Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Gr: 3-4 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
John Cline Elementary School
101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Gr: K-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
West Side Elementary School
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Decorah, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Decorah, IA include Decorah High School, Decorah Middle School and Carrie Lee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Decorah?
5 public schools are located in Decorah.
What percentage of students in Decorah go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Decorah are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decorah?
Decorah public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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