For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,728 students in Jones County, IA (there are , serving 142 private students). 95% 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 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jones County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: 2-4
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 5-8
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Anamosa High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Sadie St
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3594
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3594
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Midland Middle/high School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 W. Webster Street
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Strawberry Hill
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Hamilton Court
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Grades: PK-4
| 430 students
Rank: #88.
Anamosa Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Old Dubuque Road
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3553
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3553
Grades: 5-8
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Olin Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: PK-1
| 159 students
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Grades: PK-1
| 95 students
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
112 3rd Street Po Box 39
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Grades: 2-4
| 104 students
212 Trilby St Po Box 320
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
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?
95% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jones County include: Anamosa Middle School vs. Monticello Middle School, Monticello Middle School vs. Anamosa Middle School, Anamosa High School vs. Monticello High School
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