Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2025-26)

Best Washington County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 897 students in Washington County, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IA are Highland Middle School, Mid-prairie Middle School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Washington County, IA public middle schools have an score of 67% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Highland Middle School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
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1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891

Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Mid-prairie Middle School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
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713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241

Gr: 5-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Mid-prairie Virtual Academy

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
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1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093

Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

Washington Middle School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
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313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414

Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, IA

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ainsworth Elementary School (Closed 2018)

835 Park Street
Ainsworth, IA 52201
(319) 657-3151

Gr: K-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Alterntive Learning Cent (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

707 4th St.
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Assure Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

105 Westview Dr
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378

Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Highland Junior High School (Closed 2023)

1715 Vine Avenue Box B
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891

Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Washington Township Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1592 Angle Rd. Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770

Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IA include Highland Middle School, Mid-prairie Middle School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?

4 public middle schools are located in Washington County.

What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?

Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).