| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Community School District | Stanton | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 290 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Griswold Community School District | Grant | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 431 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Villisca Community School District | Villisca | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 279 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Red Oak Community School District | Red Oak | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1,044 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Montgomery County compares
Together they enroll 2,044 students across 9 schools. The largest is Red Oak Community School District with 1,044 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, Iowa
Montgomery County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montgomery County is Stanton Community School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Montgomery County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Montgomery County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Montgomery County, IA?
Of the districts serving Montgomery County, Stanton Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.