For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in Jones County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, IA are Carpenter Elementary School, Monticello Middle School and Olin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Jones County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 N Gill St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Olin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Strawberry Hill
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Hamilton Court
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Anamosa Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Old Dubuque Road
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3553
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3553
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Midland Middle/high School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 W. Webster Street
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
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 elementary schools in Jones County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jones County, IA include Carpenter Elementary School, Monticello Middle School and Olin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jones County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jones County include: Anamosa Middle School vs. Monticello Middle School, Monticello Middle School vs. Anamosa Middle School
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