For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 494 students in Neola, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Neola, IA are Tri-center Elementary School and Tri-center Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neola, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Neola have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Neola, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Tri-center Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Neola, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Neola, IA include Tri-center Elementary School and Tri-center Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Neola?
2 public elementary schools are located in Neola.
What is the racial composition of students in Neola?
Neola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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