For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,609 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Iowa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Jr-sr High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 W Walnut
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Grades: PK-6
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3332
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3332
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
H-l-v Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 5th Street
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
English Valleys Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 S College St
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3638
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Iowa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
English Valleys Jr-sr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
765 West Broad Street
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3631
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3631
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #88.
H-l-v Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 5th St.
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
Amana Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3023 220th Trail
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255
Grades: PK-4
| 110 students
Rank: #1010.
Williamsburg Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 W. Walnut Street
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1059
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1059
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
847 Washington St
Millersburg, IA 52308
(319) 655-7641
Millersburg, IA 52308
(319) 655-7641
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
501 Highland
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1864
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 29% (majority Hispanic).
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