For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 915 students in Windsor Heights, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Windsor Heights, IA are Cowles Elementary School and Clive Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windsor Heights, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Windsor Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Windsor Heights, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowles Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Clive Learning Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Windsor Heights, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Windsor Heights, IA include Cowles Elementary School and Clive Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Windsor Heights?
2 public schools are located in Windsor Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Windsor Heights?
Windsor Heights public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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