For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,120 students in Monroe County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IA are Lincoln Center, Albia High School and Albia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Center
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 N 2nd Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: 3-6
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Albia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 B Ave East
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Albia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 C Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: 7-8
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Center
Magnet School
520 South Clinton Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: K-2
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kendall Center
Magnet School
701 Washington Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albia School Of Success (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
503 B Ave East
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IA include Lincoln Center, Albia High School and Albia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
5 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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