For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,588 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton Elementary School, Stanton High School and Red Oak Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2171
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2171
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Stanton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. 2nd Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 7-12
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 East Third Street
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Central Avenue
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #77.
Inman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Inman Drive
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Grades: PK
| 57 students
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IA include Stanton Elementary School, Stanton High School and Red Oak Early Childhood Center.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Southwest Valley Middle School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Stanton High School
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