For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,665 students in Iowa County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iowa County, IA are Mary Welsh Elementary School, Iowa Valley Elementary School and English Valleys Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Iowa County (2026)
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.
Iowa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
English Valleys Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 S College St
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3638
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
English Valleys Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 West Broad Street
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3631
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3631
Gr: 6-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Amana Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3023 220th Trail
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
H-l-v Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 5th St.
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Iowa County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iowa County, IA include Mary Welsh Elementary School, Iowa Valley Elementary School and English Valleys Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iowa County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Iowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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