For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 773 students in Waukon, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukon, IA are Waukon Middle School and East Campus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukon, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waukon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waukon, IA (2026)
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: 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 elementary schools in Waukon, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukon, IA include Waukon Middle School and East Campus Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waukon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waukon.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukon?
Waukon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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