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Best Jones County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,728 students in Jones County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 205 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Jones County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jones County, IA are Carpenter Elementary School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jones County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 N Gill St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 2-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Olin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Strawberry Hill
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Hamilton Court
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Anamosa High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Sadie St
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3594
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Anamosa Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Old Dubuque Road
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3553
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Midland Middle/high School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
106 W. Webster Street
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Shannon Elementary School
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: PK-1 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jones County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jones County, IA include Carpenter Elementary School, Monticello Middle School and Monticello High School.
How many public schools are located in Jones County?
10 public schools are located in Jones County.
What percentage of students in Jones County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Jones County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?

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