For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 342 students in 51040, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in 51040, IA is West Monona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 51040 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51040, IA 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), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51040, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 preschools in 51040, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51040, IA include West Monona Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51040?
1 public preschools are located in 51040.
What is the racial composition of students in 51040?
51040 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Public School Rankings: Are They Accurate in 2026?
Are public school rankings accurate? Learn how rankings are calculated in 2026, what they miss, and how families can evaluate schools wisely.
How Are U.S. Public Schools Doing in 2026?
A 2026 update on how U.S. public schools are performing academically, financially, and socially in a post-pandemic era.
Helping Your Child Navigate Friendship Drama at School
Meta Description: Practical 2026 strategies for helping your child navigate friendship drama at school with confidence, empathy, and resilience.
