For the 2026 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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: #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 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 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 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Washington Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
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