For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 602 students in Monona County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monona County, IA are Mapleton Elementary School, West Monona Elementary School and Whiting Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monona County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Monona County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Monona County (2026)
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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monona County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monona County, IA include Mapleton Elementary School, West Monona Elementary School and Whiting Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monona County?
3 public preschools are located in Monona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monona County?
Monona County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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