For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 936 students in Adel, IA. The top-ranked public elementary school in Adel, IA is Meadow View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adel, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adel, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 S. 15th Street
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Gr: 2-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Gr: PK-1 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Adel, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adel, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adel, IA include Meadow View Elementary School. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adel?
2 public elementary schools are located in Adel.
What is the racial composition of students in Adel?
Adel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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