For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 965 students in Wilton, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wilton, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilton, IA are Wilton Elementary School and Wilton Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wilton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1210 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wilton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilton, IA include Wilton Elementary School and Wilton Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilton?
2 public schools are located in Wilton.
What percentage of students in Wilton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wilton are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton?
Wilton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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