For the 2026 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 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe County (2026)
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
520 South Clinton Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: K-2 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
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