Schools in Indianola, Iowa (2025)
6 schools · 3,599 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 456.
Indianola, in Iowa, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,599 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Indianola's schools is 456, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Emerson Elementary School (86.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Irving Elementary School (86.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Indianola Middle School (82.7, top 10% of middle schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Indianola High School (1,165 students), Indianola Middle School (818 students), Wilder Elementary School (456 students).
Ranked schools in Indianola
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 187Emerson Elementary SchoolIndianola · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 287Irving Elementary SchoolIndianola · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 395 students
- 383Indianola Middle SchoolIndianola · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 480Whittier Elementary SchoolIndianola · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 577Wilder Elementary SchoolIndianola · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 672Indianola High SchoolIndianola · Public High67% Math proficiency · 1,165 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson Elementary School Indianola · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.8 Top 5% | 79% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 2 | Irving Elementary School Indianola · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 3 | Indianola Middle School Indianola · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.7 Top 10% | 79% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 4 | Whittier Elementary School Indianola · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.7 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 5 | Wilder Elementary School Indianola · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.7 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 6 | Indianola High School Indianola · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,165 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Indianola?
Emerson Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Indianola with a Success Index (US) of 86.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Indianola?
Indianola has 6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 3,599 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Indianola?
The median Enrollment across schools in Indianola is 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.