| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Community School District | Stanton | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 290 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Villisca Community School District | Nodaway | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 279 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Red Oak Community School District | Emerson | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1,044 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Montgomery County compares
Together they enroll 1,613 students across 7 schools. The largest is Red Oak Community School District with 1,044 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, Iowa
Montgomery County has 3 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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