For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,434 students in 50125, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50125, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50125 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50125, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50125, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50125, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50125, IA include Irving Elementary School, Indianola Middle School and Wilder Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50125?
5 public elementary schools are located in 50125.
What is the racial composition of students in 50125?
50125 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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