For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 633 students in 51040, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 51040, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 51040 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51040, IA 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51040, IA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Monona High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
51040, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 schools in 51040, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51040, IA include West Monona Middle School, West Monona Elementary School and West Monona High School.
How many public schools are located in 51040?
3 public schools are located in 51040.
What is the racial composition of students in 51040?
51040 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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