For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Winthrop, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 5th St North Po Box 40
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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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