For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 342 students in Onawa, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Onawa, IA is West Monona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onawa, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Onawa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Onawa, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Onawa, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Onawa, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Onawa, IA include West Monona Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Onawa?
1 public preschools are located in Onawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Onawa?
Onawa public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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