For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,665 students in Indianola, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Indianola, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Indianola, IA are Irving Elementary School, Indianola Middle School and Wilder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianola, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Indianola have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Indianola, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Indianola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Indianola High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Indianola, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Indianola, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Indianola, IA include Irving Elementary School, Indianola Middle School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Indianola?
6 public schools are located in Indianola.
What percentage of students in Indianola go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Indianola are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola?
Indianola public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Indianola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Indianola include: Wilder Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School, Irving Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School, Wilder Elementary School vs. Irving Elementary School
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