For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 students in Waukon, IA (there are , serving 209 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Waukon, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Waukon, IA are Waukon Middle School, East Campus Elementary School and Waukon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Waukon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waukon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1059 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
East Campus Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 6th St Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Gr: 3-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Waukon High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1061 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
953 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Gr: PK-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Waukon, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allamakee Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12 East Main
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waukon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Waukon, IA include Waukon Middle School, East Campus Elementary School and Waukon High School.
How many public schools are located in Waukon?
4 public schools are located in Waukon.
What percentage of students in Waukon go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Waukon are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waukon?
Waukon public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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