For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 491 students in Shenandoah, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shenandoah, IA are Shenandoah Middle School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shenandoah, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Shenandoah have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shenandoah, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Shenandoah, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shenandoah, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shenandoah, IA include Shenandoah Middle School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in Shenandoah?
2 public middle schools are located in Shenandoah.
What is the racial composition of students in Shenandoah?
Shenandoah public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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