For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,123 students in Monroe County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IA are Lincoln Center, Albia Middle School and Albia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Center
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 N 2nd Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: 3-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Albia Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 C Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Albia High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 B Ave East
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
520 South Clinton Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: K-2 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Washington Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: PK | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Monroe County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albia School Of Success (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
503 B Ave East
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, IA include Lincoln Center, Albia Middle School and Albia High School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
5 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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