Best Onawa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Onawa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

West Monona Middle School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
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1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098

Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

West Monona Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
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611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393

Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

West Monona High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453

Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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Onawa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Central Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056

Gr: 3-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Lark Elementary School (Closed 2014)

611 4th
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 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).