For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 530 students in Monroe County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Monroe County, IA is Lincoln Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 N 2nd Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: 3-6
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 South Clinton Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: K-2
| 226 students
Monroe County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albia School Of Success (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
503 B Ave East
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, IA include Lincoln Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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