For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 students in Walcott, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Walcott, IA are Walcott Elementary School and Walcott Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walcott, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Walcott have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walcott, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 E James St
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Walcott Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 E James St
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walcott, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Walcott, IA include Walcott Elementary School and Walcott Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Walcott?
2 public schools are located in Walcott.
What is the racial composition of students in Walcott?
Walcott public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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