For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,142 students in Shenandoah, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, IA are Shenandoah High School, Shenandoah Middle School and Shenandoah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shenandoah, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Shenandoah have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shenandoah, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Mustang Dr
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 West Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK
| 87 students
Shenandoah, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Shenandoah, IA include Shenandoah High School, Shenandoah Middle School and Shenandoah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shenandoah?
5 public schools are located in Shenandoah.
What is the racial composition of students in Shenandoah?
Shenandoah public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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