For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
835 Park Street
Ainsworth, IA 52201
(319) 657-3151
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
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
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1715 Vine Avenue Box B
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1592 Angle Rd. Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
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).
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