For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,235 students in Williamsburg, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 128 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Williamsburg, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, IA are Williamsburg Jr-sr High School, Mary Welsh Elementary School and Williamsburg Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsburg, IA public schools 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). Schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williamsburg, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg Jr-sr High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 W Walnut
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Gr: 7-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mary Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Williamsburg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Highland
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1864
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1864
Gr: PK-1 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg, IA include Williamsburg Jr-sr High School, Mary Welsh Elementary School and Williamsburg Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in Williamsburg?
3 public schools are located in Williamsburg.
What percentage of students in Williamsburg go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Williamsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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