For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in Onawa, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Onawa, IA are West Monona Middle School, West Monona Elementary School and West Monona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onawa, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Onawa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onawa, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Middle 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
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
West Monona Elementary 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
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
West Monona High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Onawa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in Onawa, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Onawa, IA include West Monona Middle School, West Monona Elementary School and West Monona High School.
How many public schools are located in Onawa?
3 public schools are located in Onawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Onawa?
Onawa public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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