For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,495 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 76% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50125, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Indianola Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
50125, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 29% (majority Hispanic).
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