For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,548 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton Elementary School, Stanton High School and Sylvia Enarson Elementary School. 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 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2171
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2171
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Stanton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Central Avenue
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 7-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
(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
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Gr: 6-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Southwest Valley Middle School vs. Red Oak Junior/senior High School, Stanton High School vs. Red Oak Junior/senior High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Southwest Valley Middle School
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