4 schools in Winterset
Looking for a public school in Winterset? The city has 4 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,625 students (1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Winterset
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 488 |
| Winterset Junior High School | Middle | 07-08 | 256 |
| Winterset Middle School | Middle | 04-06 | 351 |
| Winterset Senior High School | High | 09-12 | 530 |
About Winterset
Winterset is a low-population Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,625 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 8%: 1,758 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,625 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Winterset lost 1 school, going from 5 to 4.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Winterset discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.