For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,907 students in Adel, IA. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Adel, IA are Meadow View Elementary School, Adm Middle School and Adm Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adel, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Adel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adel, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 S. 15th Street
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Grades: 2-4
| 520 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Adm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Grades: 7-8
| 343 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Adm Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adel Elementary School
Magnet School
1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Grades: PK-1
| 393 students
Adel, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Nile Kinnick Dr South
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adel, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Adel, IA include Meadow View Elementary School, Adm Middle School and Adm Senior High School. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Adel?
4 public schools are located in Adel.
What is the racial composition of students in Adel?
Adel public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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