For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,249 students in Monona County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Monona County, IA are Mapleton Elementary School, West Monona Middle School and West Monona Elementary 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 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Monona County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monona County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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%
Rank: #55.
Whiting Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 7th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monona County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Monona County, IA include Mapleton Elementary School, West Monona Middle School and West Monona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monona County?
7 public schools are located in Monona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monona County?
Monona County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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