Top 10 Best Iowa County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,670 students in Iowa County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 756 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Iowa County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Iowa County, IA are Williamsburg Jr-sr High School, Mary Welsh Elementary School and Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Iowa County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
810 W Walnut
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Welsh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3332
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
H-l-v Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 5th Street
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
English Valleys Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 S College St
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Iowa Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Rank: #77.
English Valleys Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
765 West Broad Street
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3631
Grades: 6-12
| 231 students
Rank: #88.
H-l-v Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 5th St.
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #99.
Amana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3023 220th Trail
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #1010.
Williamsburg Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 W. Walnut Street
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1059
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iowa County, IA

Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
847 Washington St
Millersburg, IA 52308
(319) 655-7641
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
501 Highland
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1864
Grades: PK-1
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Iowa County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Iowa County, IA include Williamsburg Jr-sr High School, Mary Welsh Elementary School and Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Iowa County?
10 public schools are located in Iowa County.
What percentage of students in Iowa County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Iowa County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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