For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,463 students in Pella, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 891 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Pella, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%). Pella has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Pella, IA are Pella Middle School, Pella High School and Jefferson Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pella, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Pella have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pella, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pella Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Pella High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Intermediate
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Grades: 4-6
| 521 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Grades: PK-3
| 356 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Grades: PK-3
| 449 students
Pella, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Grades: K-3
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pella, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Pella, IA include Pella Middle School, Pella High School and Jefferson Intermediate. Pella has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Pella, IA?
5 public schools are located in Pella, IA.
What percentage of students in Pella, IA go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Pella, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pella, IA?
Pella, IA public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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