For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 609 students in Williamsburg, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Williamsburg, IA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Williamsburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Williamsburg, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 5 students
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 elementary schools in Williamsburg, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Williamsburg, IA include Mary Welsh Elementary School and Williamsburg Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Williamsburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Williamsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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