For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 112 students in 51040, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 51040, IA is West Monona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 51040 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51040, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51040, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 middle schools in 51040, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 51040, IA include West Monona Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 51040?
1 public middle schools are located in 51040.
What is the racial composition of students in 51040?
51040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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