For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 254 students in Villisca, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Villisca, IA are Southwest Valley Middle School and Sylvia Enarson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Villisca, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Villisca have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Villisca, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Valley Middle 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
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Sylvia Enarson Elementary 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
| 119 students
Villisca, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Villisca, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Villisca, IA include Southwest Valley Middle School and Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Villisca?
2 public elementary schools are located in Villisca.
What is the racial composition of students in Villisca?
Villisca public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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