For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 690 students in Monona County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monona County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monona County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Whiting Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Monona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th & Elm St
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Grades: 1-5
| 171 students
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monona County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monona County, IA include West Monona Middle School, Mapleton Elementary School and West Monona Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monona County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Monona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monona County?
Monona County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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