For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 472 students in Onawa, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onawa, IA are 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.
Onawa, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Onawa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Onawa, IA (2026)
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Onawa, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onawa, IA include West Monona Middle School and West Monona Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Onawa?
2 public elementary schools are located in Onawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Onawa?
Onawa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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