Quality education is the hallmark of a great community, Jones County sets the standard.  The State of Iowa provides top notch educational opportunities for our students, ranking as one of the top states in the nation for high school graduation rates.

Pre-K to 12

Four school districts and two parochial schools call Jones County home.

• Anamosa Community School District
  • Strawberry Hill Elementary School
  • Anamosa Middle School
  • Anamosa High School
• Monticello Community School District
  • Carpenter Elementary School
  • Shannon Elementary School
  • Monticello Middle School
  • Monticello High School
• Midland Eagles Community School District
• Olin Consolidated School District
• Saint Patrick’s Catholic School, Anamosa– Pre-K to 6
• Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School– Pre-K to 6

Combined the schools serve approximately 2,800 Kindergarten through 12 grade students.

With several current and recently constructed and renovated public school buildings to showcase, the communities’ dedication to the education of our youth is unparalleled.

Access to the Kirkwood Jones Regional Education Center Career Academies for advanced educational opportunities is an additional benefit to our high school students.

Community College

Kirkwood Community College provides a great opportunity for students in their own backyard.