For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 915 students in Windsor Heights, IA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Windsor Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Windsor Heights, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowles Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Clive Learning Academy
(Math: 61% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Windsor Heights, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Windsor Heights, IA include Cowles Elementary School and Clive Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Windsor Heights?
2 public elementary schools are located in Windsor Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Windsor Heights?
Windsor Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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