For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 714 students in Monona County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monona County, IA are Mapleton Elementary School, West Monona Middle 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 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monona County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monona County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
West Monona Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
West Monona Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Monona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4th & Elm St
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Gr: 1-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Gr: 3-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
611 4th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Gr: PK-2 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 Mapleton Elementary School, West Monona Middle 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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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