For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,644 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 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Indianola, IA are Indianola Middle School, Irving Elementary School and Whittier 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 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Indianola, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indianola Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Indianola High School
(Math: 66% | 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
| 1,105 students
Rank: #66.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Grades: K-5
| 420 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 Indianola Middle School, Irving Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Indianola, IA?
6 public schools are located in Indianola, IA.
What percentage of students in Indianola, IA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Indianola, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola, IA?
Indianola, IA public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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