For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,599 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 90%).
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 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Indianola, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 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
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Indianola Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2303 W Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Indianola High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Indianola, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Gr: 9-12
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 90%).
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Indianola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Indianola include: Emerson Elementary School vs. Irving Elementary School, Wilder Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School, Wilder Elementary School vs. Irving Elementary School
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