For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,265 students in Monona County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Monona County, IA are Maple Valley-anthon Oto High 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.
Monona County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Monona County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monona County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 7th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Monona Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
West Monona High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
West Monona Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #66.
Whiting Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #77.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Monona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th & Elm St
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Grades: 1-5
| 171 students
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monona County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Monona County, IA include Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School, West Monona Elementary School and West Monona High School.
How many public schools are located in Monona County, IA?
7 public schools are located in Monona County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Monona County, IA?
Monona County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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