Top 10 Best Warren County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,473 students in Warren County, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Warren County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Warren County, IA are Martensdale Elementary School, Indianola Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Warren County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martensdale Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Indianola Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Grades: 4-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Norwalk Senior High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #66.
Norwalk Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #77.
Whittier Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1130 W North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Grades: 2-3
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Hartford Upper Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N. Vine
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0316
Grades: 4-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Southeast Warren Primary
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
316 N 5th
Milo, IA 50166
(641) 942-6216
Grades: PK-3
| 153 students
Rank: #1212.
Southeast Warren Intermediate
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
519 N Washington Ave
Lacona, IA 50139
(641) 534-4701
Grades: 4-6
| 85 students
Rank: #1313.
Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16331 Tyler St
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
Rank: #1414.
Indianola High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1515.
Carlisle Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Scotchridge Rd
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1616.
Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: #1717.
Wilder Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1818.
Carlisle Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Grades: PK-3
| 746 students
Rank: #1919.
Carlisle High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
1130 North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Grades: PK-1
| 588 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Warren County, IA

Warren County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Grades: 1-5
| 112 students
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Warren County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Warren County, IA include Martensdale Elementary School, Indianola Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Warren County, IA?
20 public schools are located in Warren County, IA.
What percentage of students in Warren County, IA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Warren County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County, IA?
Warren County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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