| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar-We-Va Community School District | Vail | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 243 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| IKM-Manning Community School District | Aspinwall | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 710 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Boyer Valley Community School District | Arion | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 420 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Denison Community School District | Deloit | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 2,264 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Schleswig Community School District | Ricketts | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 139 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Charter Oak-Ute Community School District | Charter Oak | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 185 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Crawford County compares
Together they enroll 3,961 students across 15 schools. The largest is Denison Community School District with 2,264 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Crawford County, Iowa
Crawford County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Crawford County is Ar-We-Va Community School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Crawford County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Crawford County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Crawford County, IA?
Of the districts serving Crawford County, Ar-We-Va Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.