For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,052 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton Elementary School, Stanton High School and Sylvia Enarson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2171
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2171
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Stanton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Inman Drive
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Gr: K-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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%
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IA include Stanton Elementary School, Stanton High School and Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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