Williamsburg Comm School District

810 W Walnut
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Williamsburg Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,213 students in Williamsburg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Williamsburg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,213 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Williamsburg Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#25 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
83%
68%
83%
70%
75%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
15.1%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,794 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,246
$16,596
Spending / Student
$14,794
$16,167

Best Williamsburg Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Jr-sr High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
810 W Walnut
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Gr: 7-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mary Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Williamsburg Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 W. Walnut Street
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1059
Gr: K-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Williamsburg Comm School District?
Williamsburg Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,213 students.
What is the rank of Williamsburg Comm School District?
Williamsburg Comm School District is ranked #30 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg Comm School District?
87% of Williamsburg Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsburg Comm School District?
Williamsburg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Williamsburg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,794 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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