For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,990 students in Crawford County, IA (there are , serving 256 private students). 92% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Schleswig Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3314
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3314
Gr: K-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Schleswig Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3313
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3313
Gr: 5-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Boyer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Denison High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Gr: 4-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Gr: PK-3 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Oak-ute High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Gr: 9-12
755 Main St
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
509 1st Ave
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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?
92% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crawford County include: Boyer Valley Elementary School vs. Broadway Elementary School, Denison Elementary School vs. Broadway Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School vs. Boyer Valley Elementary School
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