Top 3 Best Onawa Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 630 students in Onawa, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Onawa, IA are West Monona Elementary School, West Monona High School and West Monona Middle 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 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Onawa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Onawa, IA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
West Monona High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
West Monona Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Onawa, Iowa

Onawa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
611 4th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-2
| 204 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 Elementary School, West Monona High School and West Monona Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Onawa, IA?
3 public schools are located in Onawa, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Onawa, IA?
Onawa, IA public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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