Top 5 Best Monona County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,256 students in Monona County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Monona County, IA are West Monona Middle School, Mapleton Elementary School and West Monona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monona County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Monona County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Monona County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Mapleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
West Monona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
West Monona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 South 7th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Whiting Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Rank: #77.
Whiting Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monona County, IA

Monona County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4th & Elm St
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Grades: 1-5
| 171 students
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
611 4th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-2
| 204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Monona County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Monona County, IA include West Monona Middle School, Mapleton Elementary School and West Monona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monona County?
7 public schools are located in Monona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monona County?
Monona County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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