For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 581 students in Winthrop, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Winthrop, IA are East Buchanan Elementary School, East Buchanan Middle School and East Buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Winthrop have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winthrop, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3660
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3660
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
East Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 7-8
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Winthrop, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 5th St North Po Box 40
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winthrop, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Winthrop, IA include East Buchanan Elementary School, East Buchanan Middle School and East Buchanan High School.
How many public schools are located in Winthrop?
3 public schools are located in Winthrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop?
Winthrop public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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