For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 254 students in Villisca, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Villisca, IA are Sylvia Enarson Elementary School and Southwest Valley Middle 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 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Villisca have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Villisca, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Villisca, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Villisca, IA include Sylvia Enarson Elementary School and Southwest Valley Middle 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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